Alexander Cairnes
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Sir Alexander Cairnes, 1st Baronet (1665 – 30 October 1732) was an Irish politician, banker and baronet.
and his wife Jane Miller, daughter of James Miller. His younger brother was William Cairnes
. During his military service, he became friend with John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
.
. For this, he was created a Baronet, of Monaghan, in Ireland by Queen Anne of Great Britain on 6 May 1708, with a special remainder to his youngest brother Henry
. In 1710, Cairnes entered the Irish House of Commons
for Monaghan Borough
, representing it until 1713. Subsequently he was returned for Monaghan County
until 1727, when he stood also for Monaghan Borough. He was elected for both constituencies, however chose the latter and sat for it as Member of Parliament
until his death in 1733. Cairnes was appointed Keeper of Phoenix Park in 1712.
in London, and had by her a daughter and a son. Cairnes died at Dublin and his son having predeceased him, was succeeded in the baronetcy according to the special remainder by his brother. His daughter was fostered and educated by Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
.
Background
He was the oldest son of John CairnesJohn Cairnes (politician)
John Cairnes was an Irish politician.He was the son of Thomas Cairnes and his wife Jane Scott, daughter of John Scott. In 1639, Cairnes was elected as Member of Parliament for Augher, representing the constituency in the Irish House of Commons until the following year.He married Jane Miller,...
and his wife Jane Miller, daughter of James Miller. His younger brother was William Cairnes
William Cairnes
William Cairnes was an Irish politician and merchant.He was the second son of John Cairnes and his wife Jane Miller, daughter of James Miller. His brothers were Alexander Cairnes and Henry Cairnes...
. During his military service, he became friend with John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Prince of Mindelheim, KG, PC , was an English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs through the late 17th and early 18th centuries...
.
Career
Cairnes served in the British Army and took part in the Battle of BlenheimBattle of Blenheim
The Battle of Blenheim , fought on 13 August 1704, was a major battle of the War of the Spanish Succession. Louis XIV of France sought to knock Emperor Leopold out of the war by seizing Vienna, the Habsburg capital, and gain a favourable peace settlement...
. For this, he was created a Baronet, of Monaghan, in Ireland by Queen Anne of Great Britain on 6 May 1708, with a special remainder to his youngest brother Henry
Henry Cairnes
Sir Henry Cairnes, 2nd Baronet was an Irish politician, banker and baronet.He was the third and youngest son of John Cairnes and his wife Jane Miller, daughter of James Miller. In 1733, according to a special remainder he succeeded his oldest brother Alexander as baronet. Another brother was...
. In 1710, Cairnes entered 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...
for Monaghan Borough
Monaghan Borough (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Monaghan Borough was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800. Between 1725 and 1793 Catholics and those married to Catholics could not vote.-1692–1801:...
, representing it until 1713. Subsequently he was returned for Monaghan County
Monaghan County (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Monaghan County was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800.-1692–1801:...
until 1727, when he stood also for Monaghan Borough. He was elected for both constituencies, however chose the latter and sat for it as Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
until his death in 1733. Cairnes was appointed Keeper of Phoenix Park in 1712.
Family
On 17 February 1697/98, he married Elizabeth Gould, daughter of John Gould at St Peter le PoerSt Peter Le Poer
St Peter le Poer was a church on the west side of Broad Street in the City of London. The church, often spelt "St Peter le Poor" was in existence by the end of the twelfth century...
in London, and had by her a daughter and a son. Cairnes died at Dublin and his son having predeceased him, was succeeded in the baronetcy according to the special remainder by his brother. His daughter was fostered and educated by Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
Sarah Churchill , Duchess of Marlborough rose to be one of the most influential women in British history as a result of her close friendship with Queen Anne of Great Britain.Sarah's friendship and influence with Princess Anne was widely known, and leading public figures...
.