William O'Brien, 2nd Earl of Inchiquin
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William McMurrough O'Brien, 2nd Earl of Inchiquin (c.1640 - January 1692) was an Irish
nobleman.
and Elisabeth St. Leger. He served under his father in various military activities in France and Spain but was captured with his father by the Turks in 1660 and imprisoned in Algiers until the English Parliament had paid a ransom of 7,500 dollars. He was a Privy Councillor from 1671 to 1685. He was Captain General of the Forces at Tangier from 1674 to 1680 and Colonel of the 2nd Tangier Regiment of Foot
from 1675 to 1680. He was attainted
in his absence by the Irish Parliament of King James II in 1689.
He was the first Governor of Jamaica and Vice-Admiral of the Caribbean Seas from 1690 to 1692. He died in Jamaica in 1692 and his Irish estate and titles were inherited by his son William. His younger son James inherited the Earl's trading interests.
, and secondly the Hon. Elizabeth Herbert, widow of Edward Herbert, 3rd Baron Herbert of Chirbury and daughter of George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos
. With his first wife he had three sons and a daughter, of which his heir was William O'Brien, 3rd Earl of Inchiquin, 8th Baron Inchiquin.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
nobleman.
Life
William O'Brien was the son of Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of InchiquinMurrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin
Murrough McDermod O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin and 6th Baron Inchiquin , was known as Murchadh na dTóiteán ....
and Elisabeth St. Leger. He served under his father in various military activities in France and Spain but was captured with his father by the Turks in 1660 and imprisoned in Algiers until the English Parliament had paid a ransom of 7,500 dollars. He was a Privy Councillor from 1671 to 1685. He was Captain General of the Forces at Tangier from 1674 to 1680 and Colonel of the 2nd Tangier Regiment of Foot
2nd Tangier Regiment
The 2nd Tangier Regiment was raised by the Charles FitzCharles, 1st Earl of Plymouth in 1680.Part of the Standing army of King Charles II, the regiment's intended role was to help to garrison the Colony of Tangier, but that was evacuated four years later....
from 1675 to 1680. He was attainted
Attainder
In English criminal law, attainder or attinctura is the metaphorical 'stain' or 'corruption of blood' which arises from being condemned for a serious capital crime . It entails losing not only one's property and hereditary titles, but typically also the right to pass them on to one's heirs...
in his absence by the Irish Parliament of King James II in 1689.
He was the first Governor of Jamaica and Vice-Admiral of the Caribbean Seas from 1690 to 1692. He died in Jamaica in 1692 and his Irish estate and titles were inherited by his son William. His younger son James inherited the Earl's trading interests.
Family
He married twice; firstly Lady Margareth Boyle, daughter of Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of OrreryRoger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery
Roger Boyle redirects here. For others of this name, see Roger Boyle Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery was a British soldier, statesman and dramatist. He was the third surviving son of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork and Richard's second wife, Catherine Fenton. He was created Baron of Broghill on...
, and secondly the Hon. Elizabeth Herbert, widow of Edward Herbert, 3rd Baron Herbert of Chirbury and daughter of George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos
George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos
George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos was a supporter of Charles I of England during his struggle with Parliament, and distinguished himself at the first Battle of Newbury in 1643....
. With his first wife he had three sons and a daughter, of which his heir was William O'Brien, 3rd Earl of Inchiquin, 8th Baron Inchiquin.