Baron Talbot of Malahide
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Baron Talbot of Malahide, in the County of Dublin, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland
. It was created in 1831 for Margaret Talbot, widow of Richard Talbot, heir of the ancient Lords of Malahide. She was succeeded by their eldest son, the second Baron. In 1839 he was created Baron Furnival, of Malahide in the County of Dublin, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
. However, this title became extinct on his death while he was succeeded in the Irish barony by his younger brother, the third Baron. The latter was succeeded by his son, the fourth Baron. In 1856 he was created Baron Talbot de Malahide, of Malahide in the County of Dublin, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, and later held office as a government whip in the Liberal administrations
of Lord Palmerston
and Lord Russell
. When he died the titles passed to his eldest son, the fifth Baron. This line of the family failed on the death in 1948 of the latter's son, the sixth Baron.
The peerages were inherited by the late Baron's first cousin, the seventh Baron. He was the son of Hon. Milo George Talbot, fourth son of the fourth Baron. Lord Talbot of Malahide was a diplomat and notably served as British Ambassador to Laos
from 1955 to 1956. However, on his death in 1973 the barony of 1856 became extinct while the Irish peerage passed to his third cousin, the eighth Baron. He was the second son of John Reginald Charles Talbot, grandson of Admiral the Hon. Sir John Talbot
, third son of the first Baroness. When he died the title passed to his younger brother, the ninth Baron. The latter was succeeded by his first cousin once removed, the tenth and present holder of the title. He is the son of Reginald John Arthur Arundell (who in 1945 assumed by Royal license the surname and arms of Arundell in lieu of his patronymic), eldest son of Reginald Aloysius Talbot (grandson of the aforementioned Admiral the Hon. Sir John Talbot) and his wife Mabile Mary Arundell, daughter of Hon. Robert Arthur Arundell, fourth son of James Everard Arundell, 9th Baron Arundell of Wardour and Charlotte Stuart Parkin, youngest daughter of Dr. Henry Parkin, RN, Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets. Lord Talbot of Malahide also holds the title Hereditary Lord Admiral of Malahide and Adjacent Seas (created by King Edward IV
). His wife Patricia Mary, Lady Talbot of Malahide, is a Dame of Malta
(SMOM).
Thomas Talbot
was the fourth son of Richard Talbot and the first Baroness Talbot of Malahide. Two of Lady Talbot of Malahide's brothers are also notable. Hugh Nugent (originally Hugh O'Reilly), was created baronet
of Ballinlough
in 1795 (see Nugent Baronets
), while Andrew O'Reilly was a Field Marshal
in the Austrian Army and made a Count
of the Austrian Empire
. The ancestral seat of the Talbot family until 1976 was Malahide Castle
, County Dublin
.
The heir apparent
is the present holder's son the Hon. Richard John Tennant Arundell (born 1957). The heir apparent's heir apparent is his son John Richard Arundell (born 1998).
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,...
. It was created in 1831 for Margaret Talbot, widow of Richard Talbot, heir of the ancient Lords of Malahide. She was succeeded by their eldest son, the second Baron. In 1839 he was created Baron Furnival, of Malahide in the County of Dublin, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
Peerage of the United Kingdom
The Peerage of the United Kingdom comprises most peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union in 1801, when it replaced the Peerage of Great Britain...
. However, this title became extinct on his death while he was succeeded in the Irish barony by his younger brother, the third Baron. The latter was succeeded by his son, the fourth Baron. In 1856 he was created Baron Talbot de Malahide, of Malahide in the County of Dublin, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, and later held office as a government whip in the Liberal administrations
Liberal Government 1859-1866
After the fall of the second of Lord Derby's short-lived attempts at governments in 1859, Lord Palmerston returned to power, this time in alliance with his former rival Lord John Russell, in what is regarded as the first Liberal government. Palmerston remained as Prime Minister until his death in...
of Lord Palmerston
Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC , known popularly as Lord Palmerston, was a British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister in the mid-19th century...
and Lord Russell
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, KG, GCMG, PC , known as Lord John Russell before 1861, was an English Whig and Liberal politician who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century....
. When he died the titles passed to his eldest son, the fifth Baron. This line of the family failed on the death in 1948 of the latter's son, the sixth Baron.
The peerages were inherited by the late Baron's first cousin, the seventh Baron. He was the son of Hon. Milo George Talbot, fourth son of the fourth Baron. Lord Talbot of Malahide was a diplomat and notably served as British Ambassador to Laos
Laos
Laos Lao: ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and Thailand to the west...
from 1955 to 1956. However, on his death in 1973 the barony of 1856 became extinct while the Irish peerage passed to his third cousin, the eighth Baron. He was the second son of John Reginald Charles Talbot, grandson of Admiral the Hon. Sir John Talbot
John Talbot (Royal Navy officer)
Admiral Sir John Talbot, GCB was a senior British Royal Navy officer who served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and was engaged in several prominent single ship actions, all of which were successful...
, third son of the first Baroness. When he died the title passed to his younger brother, the ninth Baron. The latter was succeeded by his first cousin once removed, the tenth and present holder of the title. He is the son of Reginald John Arthur Arundell (who in 1945 assumed by Royal license the surname and arms of Arundell in lieu of his patronymic), eldest son of Reginald Aloysius Talbot (grandson of the aforementioned Admiral the Hon. Sir John Talbot) and his wife Mabile Mary Arundell, daughter of Hon. Robert Arthur Arundell, fourth son of James Everard Arundell, 9th Baron Arundell of Wardour and Charlotte Stuart Parkin, youngest daughter of Dr. Henry Parkin, RN, Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets. Lord Talbot of Malahide also holds the title Hereditary Lord Admiral of Malahide and Adjacent Seas (created by King Edward IV
Edward IV of England
Edward IV was King of England from 4 March 1461 until 3 October 1470, and again from 11 April 1471 until his death. He was the first Yorkist King of England...
). His wife Patricia Mary, Lady Talbot of Malahide, is a Dame of Malta
Dames of Malta
Dames of Malta are female members of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta. Their male counterparts are the Knights of Malta.Prominent living Dames of Malta include:*Dr Evelyn Billings*Anne Burke...
(SMOM).
Thomas Talbot
Thomas Talbot (Upper Canada)
Colonel Thomas Talbot was born at Malahide Castle in Ireland near Dublin He was the fourth son of Richard Talbot and his wife Margaret Talbot, 1st Baroness Talbot of Malahide...
was the fourth son of Richard Talbot and the first Baroness Talbot of Malahide. Two of Lady Talbot of Malahide's brothers are also notable. Hugh Nugent (originally Hugh O'Reilly), was created baronet
Baronet
A baronet or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess , is the holder of a hereditary baronetcy awarded by the British Crown...
of Ballinlough
Ballinlough Castle
Situated in an area of County Westmeath, near the rural town of Clonmellon is Ballinlough Castle. This old castle is perched upon a hill overlooking two of the Westmeath lakes. The 17th century castle is the home of Sir Nicholas and Lady Nugent....
in 1795 (see Nugent Baronets
Nugent Baronets
There have been nine Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Nugent, four in the Baronetage of Ireland and five in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Six of the creations are extinct, while three are still extant....
), while Andrew O'Reilly was a Field Marshal
Field Marshal
Field Marshal is a military rank. Traditionally, it is the highest military rank in an army.-Etymology:The origin of the rank of field marshal dates to the early Middle Ages, originally meaning the keeper of the king's horses , from the time of the early Frankish kings.-Usage and hierarchical...
in the Austrian Army and made a Count
Count
A count or countess is an aristocratic nobleman in European countries. The word count came into English from the French comte, itself from Latin comes—in its accusative comitem—meaning "companion", and later "companion of the emperor, delegate of the emperor". The adjective form of the word is...
of the Austrian Empire
Austrian Empire
The Austrian Empire was a modern era successor empire, which was centered on what is today's Austria and which officially lasted from 1804 to 1867. It was followed by the Empire of Austria-Hungary, whose proclamation was a diplomatic move that elevated Hungary's status within the Austrian Empire...
. The ancestral seat of the Talbot family until 1976 was Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle, parts of which date to the 12th century, lies, with over of remaining estate parkland , close to the village of Malahide, nine miles north of Dublin in Ireland.-History:...
, County Dublin
County Dublin
County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the...
.
Barons Talbot of Malahide (1831)
- Margaret Talbot, 1st Baroness Talbot of Malahide (died 1834)
- Richard Wogan Talbot, 2nd Baron Talbot of Malahide, 1st Baron Furnival (1766–1849)
- James Talbot, 3rd Baron Talbot of Malahide (1767–1850)
- James Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of MalahideJames Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of MalahideJames Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of Malahide FRS , was an Anglo-Irish Liberal politician and amateur archaeologist....
(1805–1883) - Richard Wogan Talbot, 5th Baron Talbot of Malahide, 2nd Baron Talbot de Malahide (1846–1921)
- James Boswell Talbot, 6th Baron Talbot of Malahide, 3rd Baron Talbot de Malahide (1874–1948)
- Milo John Reginald Talbot, 7th Baron Talbot of Malahide (1912–1973)
- Reginald Stanislaus Vernon Talbot, 8th Baron Talbot of Malahide (1897–1975)
- Joseph Hubert George Talbot, 9th Baron Talbot of Malahide (1899–1987)
- (Reginald) John Richard Arundell, 10th Baron Talbot of Malahide (b. 1931)
The heir apparent
Heir apparent
An heir apparent or heiress apparent is a person who is first in line of succession and cannot be displaced from inheriting, except by a change in the rules of succession....
is the present holder's son the Hon. Richard John Tennant Arundell (born 1957). The heir apparent's heir apparent is his son John Richard Arundell (born 1998).
See also
- Baron Arundell of WardourBaron Arundell of WardourBaron Arundell of Wardour, in the County of Wiltshire, was a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1605 for Thomas Arundell, known as "Thomas the Valiant". He was the grandson of Sir Thomas Arundell and Margaret Howard, sister of Queen Catherine Howard. Arundell had already been...
- Nugent Baronets, of BallinloughNugent BaronetsThere have been nine Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Nugent, four in the Baronetage of Ireland and five in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Six of the creations are extinct, while three are still extant....
- James BoswellJames BoswellJames Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck was a lawyer, diarist, and author born in Edinburgh, Scotland; he is best known for the biography he wrote of one of his contemporaries, the English literary figure Samuel Johnson....