John McClintock, 1st Baron Rathdonnell
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John McClintock, 1st Baron Rathdonnell (26 August 1798 – 17 May 1879), was an Irish
peer and Conservative
Member of Parliament
.
in 1840 and elected Member of Parliament
for County Louth
in 1857, a seat he held until 1859. He later served as Lord Lieutenant of County Louth
from 1867 until his death in 1879. In 1868 he was raised to the Peerage of Ireland
as Baron Rathdonnell, of Rathdonnell in the County of Donegal, with remainder to the male issue of his deceased younger brother Captain William McClintock-Bunbury
. It was to be the second last title given out in the Irish peerage.
Lord Rathdonnell was married to Anne Lefroy, sister of Sir John Henry Lefroy
, and they lived between Drumcar, County Louth
, and their London house at 80 Chester Square. The marriage was childless. Rathdonnell was also an uncle of the Arctic explorer Sir Francis Leopold McClintock
. Lord Rathdonnell died in May 1879, aged 80. He was succeeded in the Barony according to the special remainder by his nephew Thomas McClintock-Bunbury, who notably served as Lord Lieutenant of County Carlow
and as President of the Royal Dublin Society.
Ireland
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peer and Conservative
Irish Conservative Party
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Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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.
Biography
McClintock was appointed High Sheriff of LouthHigh Sheriff of Louth
The High Sheriff of Louth was the Crown's representative for County Louth, a territory known as his bailiwick. Selected from three nominated people, he holds his office over the duration of a year. He has judicial, ceremonial and administrative functions and executes High Court Writs.-History:The...
in 1840 and elected Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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for County Louth
County Louth (UK Parliament constituency)
County Louth, otherwise known as Louth County or Louth, is a former parliamentary constituency in Ireland, which was represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom...
in 1857, a seat he held until 1859. He later served as Lord Lieutenant of County Louth
Lord Lieutenant of Louth
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Louth. The office was created on 23 August 1831.*Patrick Bellew, 1st Baron Bellew 9 December 1831 – 10 December 1866*John McClintock, 1st Baron Rathdonnell 14 January 1867 – 17 April 1879...
from 1867 until his death in 1879. In 1868 he was raised to the Peerage of Ireland
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
as Baron Rathdonnell, of Rathdonnell in the County of Donegal, with remainder to the male issue of his deceased younger brother Captain William McClintock-Bunbury
William McClintock-Bunbury
Captain William Bunbury McClintock-Bunbury , known as William McClintock until 1846, was an Irish naval commander and Conservative politician....
. It was to be the second last title given out in the Irish peerage.
Lord Rathdonnell was married to Anne Lefroy, sister of Sir John Henry Lefroy
John Henry Lefroy
Sir John Henry Lefroy, KCMG, CB, FRS, was a British military man and later colonial administrator who also distinguished himself with his scientific studies of the Earth's magnetism.- Biography :...
, and they lived between Drumcar, County Louth
County Louth
County Louth is a county of Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Louth. Louth County Council is the local authority for the county...
, and their London house at 80 Chester Square. The marriage was childless. Rathdonnell was also an uncle of the Arctic explorer Sir Francis Leopold McClintock
Francis Leopold McClintock
Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock KCB, FRS was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy who is known for his discoveries in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.-Biography:...
. Lord Rathdonnell died in May 1879, aged 80. He was succeeded in the Barony according to the special remainder by his nephew Thomas McClintock-Bunbury, who notably served as Lord Lieutenant of County Carlow
Lord Lieutenant of Carlow
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Carlow. The office was created on 23 August 1831.* John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough 17 October 1831 – 1838* John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough November 1838 – 28 January 1880...
and as President of the Royal Dublin Society.