Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont
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Francis William Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont KP, PC (Ire)
(3 January 1775 – 26 December 1863), styled Viscount Caulfeild until 1799, was an Irish peer and politician.
In 1798 Caulfeild stood for Charlemont
and Armagh County. He represented the latter constituency in the Irish House of Commons
until 1799, when he became Earl of Charlemont on the death of James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont
. He was appointed a Knight of the Order of St Patrick on 19 October 1831.
Privy Council of Ireland
The Privy Council of Ireland was an institution of the Kingdom of Ireland until 31 December 1800 and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1801-1922...
(3 January 1775 – 26 December 1863), styled Viscount Caulfeild until 1799, was an Irish peer and politician.
In 1798 Caulfeild stood for Charlemont
Charlemont (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Charlemont was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800.-History:In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Charlemont was not represented.-1689–1801:...
and Armagh County. He represented the latter constituency in the Irish House of Commons
Irish House of Commons
The Irish House of Commons was the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland, that existed from 1297 until 1800. The upper house was the House of Lords...
until 1799, when he became Earl of Charlemont on the death of James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont
James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont
James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont KP PC was an Irish statesman.The son of the 3rd Viscount Charlemont, he was born in Dublin, and succeeded his father as 4th Viscount in 1734...
. He was appointed a Knight of the Order of St Patrick on 19 October 1831.