Thomas Bourke, 4th Baron Bourke of Connell
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Thomas Bourke, 4th Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
, held his title for only a matter of hours on February 28, 1599. He was the son of Theobald Bourke (died August 19, 1578), a principal commander against Lord Desmond, and his wife Mary, daughter of Donough O'Brien, Earl of Thomond
, and grandson of Sir William Bourke (created Baron Bourke of Castleconnell by Elizabeth I by patent dated May 16, 1580). Thomas had been preceded as Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
by his two elder brothers, John (who sat in parliament in Dublin in 1585 and was slain in battle at Hounslow, Middlesex on January 14, 1592, leaving no issue) and Richard (slain in battle by Dermot O'Connor Sligo
at Ballynecargy, County Limerick on February 28, 1599, also leaving no issue).
At his death, Thomas left a daughter, Christina (wife of Sir Dominick White, Mayor of Limerick
in 1636, later created Count of Alby and Marquis of Albeville in the Holy Roman Empire
), and an infant son, Edmund Bourke, 5th Lord Bourke of Castleconnell
. During his youth, Theobald, younger brother of Thomas, usurped the title of Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
, claiming that Edmund was illegitimate. Theobald was later created Baron of Brittas
in 1618, and Edmund, having established his legitimacy, continued the line of the Barons of Castleconnell.
(Ulster King of Arms), A Genealogical History of the Dormant, Abeyant, Forfeited and Extinct Peerages of the British Empire, Burke's Peerage, Ltd., 1883, pp. 67–68.
Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
The title of Baron Bourke of Connell in the Peerage of Ireland was created on 16 May 1580 for Sir William Bourke. The 8th baron was attainted and the barony forfeited in 1691.-Barons Bourke of Connell :...
, held his title for only a matter of hours on February 28, 1599. He was the son of Theobald Bourke (died August 19, 1578), a principal commander against Lord Desmond, and his wife Mary, daughter of Donough O'Brien, Earl of Thomond
Donough O'Brien, 2nd Earl of Thomond
Donough O'Brien, 2nd Earl of Thomond , also known as "the fat", was the son of Connor O'Brien, King of Thomond and Annabell Burke.O'Brien married Helen Butler, daughter of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormonde and Lady Margaret Fitzgerald. Donough O'Brien died on 1 April 1553, after being attacked by...
, and grandson of Sir William Bourke (created Baron Bourke of Castleconnell by Elizabeth I by patent dated May 16, 1580). Thomas had been preceded as Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
The title of Baron Bourke of Connell in the Peerage of Ireland was created on 16 May 1580 for Sir William Bourke. The 8th baron was attainted and the barony forfeited in 1691.-Barons Bourke of Connell :...
by his two elder brothers, John (who sat in parliament in Dublin in 1585 and was slain in battle at Hounslow, Middlesex on January 14, 1592, leaving no issue) and Richard (slain in battle by Dermot O'Connor Sligo
Sligo
Sligo is the county town of County Sligo in Ireland. The town is a borough and has a charter and a town mayor. It is sometimes referred to as a city, and sometimes as a town, and is the second largest urban area in Connacht...
at Ballynecargy, County Limerick on February 28, 1599, also leaving no issue).
At his death, Thomas left a daughter, Christina (wife of Sir Dominick White, Mayor of Limerick
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
in 1636, later created Count of Alby and Marquis of Albeville in the Holy Roman Empire
Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...
), and an infant son, Edmund Bourke, 5th Lord Bourke of Castleconnell
Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
The title of Baron Bourke of Connell in the Peerage of Ireland was created on 16 May 1580 for Sir William Bourke. The 8th baron was attainted and the barony forfeited in 1691.-Barons Bourke of Connell :...
. During his youth, Theobald, younger brother of Thomas, usurped the title of Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
Baron Bourke of Castleconnell
The title of Baron Bourke of Connell in the Peerage of Ireland was created on 16 May 1580 for Sir William Bourke. The 8th baron was attainted and the barony forfeited in 1691.-Barons Bourke of Connell :...
, claiming that Edmund was illegitimate. Theobald was later created Baron of Brittas
Brittas
Brittas may refer to*Brittas, Dublin a village in South County Dublin, Ireland*Brittas Bay, a seaside resort in County Wicklow, Ireland*The Brittas Empire, a British sitcom...
in 1618, and Edmund, having established his legitimacy, continued the line of the Barons of Castleconnell.
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Burke, Sir BernardBernard Burke
Sir John Bernard Burke, CB was a British officer of arms and genealogist.-Personal life:He was born in London, and was educated in London and in France. His father, John Burke , was also a genealogist, and in 1826 issued a Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the...
(Ulster King of Arms), A Genealogical History of the Dormant, Abeyant, Forfeited and Extinct Peerages of the British Empire, Burke's Peerage, Ltd., 1883, pp. 67–68.