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Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester (d. 19 December 1496) was an Irish peer and judge.
FitzEustace was the son of Sir Edward FitzEustace of Castlemartin
, Lord Deputy of Ireland
. He was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland
and Lord Treasurer of Ireland
by Henry VI of England
in 1474 and was elevated to the Irish peerage as Baron Portlester in 1462. In the latter year he was accused of treason, but defended himself with such vigour that the charges were dropped.He was reappointed Chancellor by Henry VII
, but removed because of his part in the crowning of the pretender, Lambert Simnel
. Lambert Simnel was crowned as King Edward VI of England, on May 24, 1487. This coronation took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
, Ireland. Nearly every noble and Prince in Ireland
took part in the coronation. Henry VII decided to split the offices held by Lord Portlester between Alexander Plunket
and Sir James Ormond.
He was married three times. His wives were: Elizabeth Brune, Joan Bellew, whom he married in 1463, and Margaret Dartas, whom he married sometime after 1467. He had issue by all of his wives, but it's uncertain as to which wife was the actual mother of each particular child. he also had an illegitimate son Oliver , who became Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.Through his daughter, Alison, he was the father-in-law of premier Irish peer and Lord Deputy of Ireland
, Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
. The barony became extinct on his death in 1496. Elrington Ball regarded him as perhaps the most important Irish political figure during his 40-year career, more influential even than his son-in-law, the "Great Earl of Kildare."
There is a memorial to him and his wife Margaret in St. Audoen's Church
, Dublin, erected by him in gratitude for his preservation from shipwreck near the site. He founded New Abbey, Kilcullen
, where he is buried.
Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester (d. 19 December 1496) was an Irish peer and judge.
FitzEustace was the son of Sir Edward FitzEustace of Castlemartin
, Lord Deputy of Ireland
. He was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland
and Lord Treasurer of Ireland
by Henry VI of England
in 1474 and was elevated to the Irish peerage as Baron Portlester in 1462. In the latter year he was accused of treason, but defended himself with such vigour that the charges were dropped.He was reappointed Chancellor by Henry VII
, but removed because of his part in the crowning of the pretender, Lambert Simnel
. Lambert Simnel was crowned as King Edward VI of England, on May 24, 1487. This coronation took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
, Ireland. Nearly every noble and Prince in Ireland
took part in the coronation. Henry VII decided to split the offices held by Lord Portlester between Alexander Plunket
and Sir James Ormond.
He was married three times. His wives were: Elizabeth Brune, Joan Bellew, whom he married in 1463, and Margaret Dartas, whom he married sometime after 1467. He had issue by all of his wives, but it's uncertain as to which wife was the actual mother of each particular child. he also had an illegitimate son Oliver , who became Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.Through his daughter, Alison, he was the father-in-law of premier Irish peer and Lord Deputy of Ireland
, Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
. The barony became extinct on his death in 1496. Elrington Ball regarded him as perhaps the most important Irish political figure during his 40-year career, more influential even than his son-in-law, the "Great Earl of Kildare."
There is a memorial to him and his wife Margaret in St. Audoen's Church
, Dublin, erected by him in gratitude for his preservation from shipwreck near the site. He founded New Abbey, Kilcullen
, where he is buried.
Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester (d. 19 December 1496) was an Irish peer and judge.
FitzEustace was the son of Sir Edward FitzEustace of Castlemartin
, Lord Deputy of Ireland
. He was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland
and Lord Treasurer of Ireland
by Henry VI of England
in 1474 and was elevated to the Irish peerage as Baron Portlester in 1462. In the latter year he was accused of treason, but defended himself with such vigour that the charges were dropped.He was reappointed Chancellor by Henry VII
, but removed because of his part in the crowning of the pretender, Lambert Simnel
. Lambert Simnel was crowned as King Edward VI of England, on May 24, 1487. This coronation took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
, Ireland. Nearly every noble and Prince in Ireland
took part in the coronation. Henry VII decided to split the offices held by Lord Portlester between Alexander Plunket
and Sir James Ormond.
He was married three times. His wives were: Elizabeth Brune, Joan Bellew, whom he married in 1463, and Margaret Dartas, whom he married sometime after 1467. He had issue by all of his wives, but it's uncertain as to which wife was the actual mother of each particular child. he also had an illegitimate son Oliver , who became Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.Through his daughter, Alison, he was the father-in-law of premier Irish peer and Lord Deputy of Ireland
, Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
. The barony became extinct on his death in 1496. Elrington Ball regarded him as perhaps the most important Irish political figure during his 40-year career, more influential even than his son-in-law, the "Great Earl of Kildare."
There is a memorial to him and his wife Margaret in St. Audoen's Church
, Dublin, erected by him in gratitude for his preservation from shipwreck near the site. He founded New Abbey, Kilcullen
, where he is buried.
FitzEustace was the son of Sir Edward FitzEustace of Castlemartin
Castlemartin
Castlemartin may refer to:*Castlemartin House and Estate, County Kildare, Ireland*Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, a village in Wales*Castlemartin , a former administrative unit in Wales named after the village...
, Lord Deputy of Ireland
Lord Deputy of Ireland
The Lord Deputy was the King's representative and head of the Irish executive under English rule, during the Lordship of Ireland and later the Kingdom of Ireland...
. He was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland
Lord Chancellor of Ireland
The office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland was the highest judicial office in Ireland until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. From 1721 to 1801 it was also the highest political office of the Irish Parliament.-13th century:...
and Lord Treasurer of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
by Henry VI of England
Henry VI of England
Henry VI was King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. Until 1437, his realm was governed by regents. Contemporaneous accounts described him as peaceful and pious, not suited for the violent dynastic civil wars, known as the Wars...
in 1474 and was elevated to the Irish peerage as Baron Portlester in 1462. In the latter year he was accused of treason, but defended himself with such vigour that the charges were dropped.He was reappointed Chancellor by Henry VII
Henry VII
Henry VII may refer to:* Henry VII, Duke of Bavaria * Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor * Henry VII of England * Henry II of Sicily sometimes described as Henry of Germany...
, but removed because of his part in the crowning of the pretender, Lambert Simnel
Lambert Simnel
Lambert Simnel was a pretender to the throne of England. His claim to be the Earl of Warwick in 1487 threatened the newly established reign of King Henry VII .-Early life:...
. Lambert Simnel was crowned as King Edward VI of England, on May 24, 1487. This coronation took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and the cathedral of the Ecclesiastical province of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel in the Church of Ireland...
, Ireland. Nearly every noble and Prince in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
took part in the coronation. Henry VII decided to split the offices held by Lord Portlester between Alexander Plunket
Alexander Plunket
Alexander Plunket was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland by King Henry VII of England in 1492. Lord Portlester was Lord Chancellor and Lord Treasurer of Ireland before Plunket. The offices were split between Alexander Plunket and Sir James Ormond, who became Lord Treasurer of Ireland...
and Sir James Ormond.
He was married three times. His wives were: Elizabeth Brune, Joan Bellew, whom he married in 1463, and Margaret Dartas, whom he married sometime after 1467. He had issue by all of his wives, but it's uncertain as to which wife was the actual mother of each particular child. he also had an illegitimate son Oliver , who became Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.Through his daughter, Alison, he was the father-in-law of premier Irish peer and Lord Deputy of Ireland
Lord Deputy of Ireland
The Lord Deputy was the King's representative and head of the Irish executive under English rule, during the Lordship of Ireland and later the Kingdom of Ireland...
, Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
Gerald Mór FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare, KG , known variously as "Garret the Great" or "The Great Earl" , was Ireland's premier peer...
. The barony became extinct on his death in 1496. Elrington Ball regarded him as perhaps the most important Irish political figure during his 40-year career, more influential even than his son-in-law, the "Great Earl of Kildare."
There is a memorial to him and his wife Margaret in St. Audoen's Church
St. Audoen's Church
St. Audoen's Church is the church of the parish of St. Audoen in the Church of Ireland, located south of the River Liffey at Cornmarket in Dublin, Ireland. This was close to the centre of the medieval city. The parish is in the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough. St. Audoen's is the oldest parish...
, Dublin, erected by him in gratitude for his preservation from shipwreck near the site. He founded New Abbey, Kilcullen
Kilcullen
Kilcullen , formally Kilcullen Bridge, is a small town on the River Liffey in County Kildare, Ireland. Its population of 2,985 makes it the 12th largest settlement in County Kildare and the fastest growing in the county, having doubled in population from 1,483 in the census of 2002...
, where he is buried.
External links
- Lord Portlester's Chapel at libraryireland.com
Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester (d. 19 December 1496) was an Irish peer and judge.
FitzEustace was the son of Sir Edward FitzEustace of Castlemartin
Castlemartin
Castlemartin may refer to:*Castlemartin House and Estate, County Kildare, Ireland*Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, a village in Wales*Castlemartin , a former administrative unit in Wales named after the village...
, Lord Deputy of Ireland
Lord Deputy of Ireland
The Lord Deputy was the King's representative and head of the Irish executive under English rule, during the Lordship of Ireland and later the Kingdom of Ireland...
. He was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland
Lord Chancellor of Ireland
The office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland was the highest judicial office in Ireland until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. From 1721 to 1801 it was also the highest political office of the Irish Parliament.-13th century:...
and Lord Treasurer of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
by Henry VI of England
Henry VI of England
Henry VI was King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. Until 1437, his realm was governed by regents. Contemporaneous accounts described him as peaceful and pious, not suited for the violent dynastic civil wars, known as the Wars...
in 1474 and was elevated to the Irish peerage as Baron Portlester in 1462. In the latter year he was accused of treason, but defended himself with such vigour that the charges were dropped.He was reappointed Chancellor by Henry VII
Henry VII
Henry VII may refer to:* Henry VII, Duke of Bavaria * Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor * Henry VII of England * Henry II of Sicily sometimes described as Henry of Germany...
, but removed because of his part in the crowning of the pretender, Lambert Simnel
Lambert Simnel
Lambert Simnel was a pretender to the throne of England. His claim to be the Earl of Warwick in 1487 threatened the newly established reign of King Henry VII .-Early life:...
. Lambert Simnel was crowned as King Edward VI of England, on May 24, 1487. This coronation took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and the cathedral of the Ecclesiastical province of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel in the Church of Ireland...
, Ireland. Nearly every noble and Prince in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
took part in the coronation. Henry VII decided to split the offices held by Lord Portlester between Alexander Plunket
Alexander Plunket
Alexander Plunket was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland by King Henry VII of England in 1492. Lord Portlester was Lord Chancellor and Lord Treasurer of Ireland before Plunket. The offices were split between Alexander Plunket and Sir James Ormond, who became Lord Treasurer of Ireland...
and Sir James Ormond.
He was married three times. His wives were: Elizabeth Brune, Joan Bellew, whom he married in 1463, and Margaret Dartas, whom he married sometime after 1467. He had issue by all of his wives, but it's uncertain as to which wife was the actual mother of each particular child. he also had an illegitimate son Oliver , who became Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.Through his daughter, Alison, he was the father-in-law of premier Irish peer and Lord Deputy of Ireland
Lord Deputy of Ireland
The Lord Deputy was the King's representative and head of the Irish executive under English rule, during the Lordship of Ireland and later the Kingdom of Ireland...
, Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
Gerald Mór FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare, KG , known variously as "Garret the Great" or "The Great Earl" , was Ireland's premier peer...
. The barony became extinct on his death in 1496. Elrington Ball regarded him as perhaps the most important Irish political figure during his 40-year career, more influential even than his son-in-law, the "Great Earl of Kildare."
There is a memorial to him and his wife Margaret in St. Audoen's Church
St. Audoen's Church
St. Audoen's Church is the church of the parish of St. Audoen in the Church of Ireland, located south of the River Liffey at Cornmarket in Dublin, Ireland. This was close to the centre of the medieval city. The parish is in the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough. St. Audoen's is the oldest parish...
, Dublin, erected by him in gratitude for his preservation from shipwreck near the site. He founded New Abbey, Kilcullen
Kilcullen
Kilcullen , formally Kilcullen Bridge, is a small town on the River Liffey in County Kildare, Ireland. Its population of 2,985 makes it the 12th largest settlement in County Kildare and the fastest growing in the county, having doubled in population from 1,483 in the census of 2002...
, where he is buried.
External links
- Lord Portlester's Chapel at libraryireland.com
Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester (d. 19 December 1496) was an Irish peer and judge.
FitzEustace was the son of Sir Edward FitzEustace of Castlemartin
Castlemartin
Castlemartin may refer to:*Castlemartin House and Estate, County Kildare, Ireland*Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, a village in Wales*Castlemartin , a former administrative unit in Wales named after the village...
, Lord Deputy of Ireland
Lord Deputy of Ireland
The Lord Deputy was the King's representative and head of the Irish executive under English rule, during the Lordship of Ireland and later the Kingdom of Ireland...
. He was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland
Lord Chancellor of Ireland
The office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland was the highest judicial office in Ireland until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. From 1721 to 1801 it was also the highest political office of the Irish Parliament.-13th century:...
and Lord Treasurer of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
by Henry VI of England
Henry VI of England
Henry VI was King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453. Until 1437, his realm was governed by regents. Contemporaneous accounts described him as peaceful and pious, not suited for the violent dynastic civil wars, known as the Wars...
in 1474 and was elevated to the Irish peerage as Baron Portlester in 1462. In the latter year he was accused of treason, but defended himself with such vigour that the charges were dropped.He was reappointed Chancellor by Henry VII
Henry VII
Henry VII may refer to:* Henry VII, Duke of Bavaria * Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor * Henry VII of England * Henry II of Sicily sometimes described as Henry of Germany...
, but removed because of his part in the crowning of the pretender, Lambert Simnel
Lambert Simnel
Lambert Simnel was a pretender to the throne of England. His claim to be the Earl of Warwick in 1487 threatened the newly established reign of King Henry VII .-Early life:...
. Lambert Simnel was crowned as King Edward VI of England, on May 24, 1487. This coronation took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and the cathedral of the Ecclesiastical province of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel in the Church of Ireland...
, Ireland. Nearly every noble and Prince in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
took part in the coronation. Henry VII decided to split the offices held by Lord Portlester between Alexander Plunket
Alexander Plunket
Alexander Plunket was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland by King Henry VII of England in 1492. Lord Portlester was Lord Chancellor and Lord Treasurer of Ireland before Plunket. The offices were split between Alexander Plunket and Sir James Ormond, who became Lord Treasurer of Ireland...
and Sir James Ormond.
He was married three times. His wives were: Elizabeth Brune, Joan Bellew, whom he married in 1463, and Margaret Dartas, whom he married sometime after 1467. He had issue by all of his wives, but it's uncertain as to which wife was the actual mother of each particular child. he also had an illegitimate son Oliver , who became Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.Through his daughter, Alison, he was the father-in-law of premier Irish peer and Lord Deputy of Ireland
Lord Deputy of Ireland
The Lord Deputy was the King's representative and head of the Irish executive under English rule, during the Lordship of Ireland and later the Kingdom of Ireland...
, Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare
Gerald Mór FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare, KG , known variously as "Garret the Great" or "The Great Earl" , was Ireland's premier peer...
. The barony became extinct on his death in 1496. Elrington Ball regarded him as perhaps the most important Irish political figure during his 40-year career, more influential even than his son-in-law, the "Great Earl of Kildare."
There is a memorial to him and his wife Margaret in St. Audoen's Church
St. Audoen's Church
St. Audoen's Church is the church of the parish of St. Audoen in the Church of Ireland, located south of the River Liffey at Cornmarket in Dublin, Ireland. This was close to the centre of the medieval city. The parish is in the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough. St. Audoen's is the oldest parish...
, Dublin, erected by him in gratitude for his preservation from shipwreck near the site. He founded New Abbey, Kilcullen
Kilcullen
Kilcullen , formally Kilcullen Bridge, is a small town on the River Liffey in County Kildare, Ireland. Its population of 2,985 makes it the 12th largest settlement in County Kildare and the fastest growing in the county, having doubled in population from 1,483 in the census of 2002...
, where he is buried.
External links
- Lord Portlester's Chapel at libraryireland.com