Chichester Parkinson-Fortescue, 1st Baron Carlingford
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Chichester Samuel Parkinson-Fortescue, 2nd Baron Clermont and 1st Baron Carlingford KP, PC (18 January 1823 – 30 January 1898), known as Chichester Fortescue until 1863 and as Chichester Parkinson-Fortescue between 1863 and 1874, Lord Carlingford from 1874 to 1887 and Lord Clermont after 1887, was a British statesman and Liberal
politician of the 19th century.
(d. 1826), Member of Parliament
for Hillsborough
in the Irish parliament. He came of an old family settled in Ireland since the days of Sir Faithful Fortescue (1581–1666), whose uncle, Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester
, was Lord Deputy
. The history of the family was written by his elder brother, Thomas Fortescue
, who in 1852 was created Baron Clermont. His mother was Martha Angel, daughter of Samuel Meade Hobson. Carlingford was educated at Christ Church, Oxford
, where he took a first in Classics (1844) and won the chancellor's English essay (1846). In 1863 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Parkinson as heir to his aunt's husband William Parkinson Ruxton
.
as a Liberal. He became a junior Lord of the Treasury
in 1854 under Lord Palmerston
, a post he held until 1855, and was later Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies
under Palmerston between 1857 and 1858 and 1859 and 1865. He was admitted to the Privy Council in 1864 and the following year he was made Chief Secretary for Ireland
under Lord Russell
, a post which he again occupied under William Ewart Gladstone
from 1868 to 1871 (this time with a seat in the cabinet). In 1866 he was also admitted to the Irish Privy Council
. He was then President of the Board of Trade between 1871 and 1874. The latter year he was elevated to the peerage as Baron Carlingford, of Carlingford in the County of Louth.
Carlingford later served under Gladstone as Lord Privy Seal
between 1881 and 1885 and as Lord President of the Council
between 1883 and 1885. In 1882 he was appointed a Knight of the Order of St Patrick. He parted from Gladstone on the question of Irish Home Rule, but in earlier years he was his active supporter on Irish questions.
, daughter of John Braham
, in 1863. She had been married three times before, the second time to George Waldegrave, 7th Earl Waldegrave
. There were no children from the marriage. Carlingford's influence in society was due largely to her. She died in July 1879, aged 58. In 1887 Carlingford's brother, Lord Clermont, died, and Carlingford inherited his peerage according to a special remainder. He died childless at Marseille
, France
, in January 1898, aged 75. Both his titles became extinct on his death.
Liberal Party (UK)
The Liberal Party was one of the two major political parties of the United Kingdom during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a third party of negligible importance throughout the latter half of the 20th Century, before merging with the Social Democratic Party in 1988 to form the present day...
politician of the 19th century.
Background and education
Born Chichester Fortescue, Carlingford was the son of Chichester FortescueChichester Fortescue (1777–1826)
Chichester Fortescue briefly served as an Irish Member of Parliament.He was elected to the Irish House of Commons for Hillsborough in January 1800 but lost his seat when the Parliament of Ireland was abolished by the Act of Union 1800.He was son of Thomas Fortescue and father of Thomas Fortescue,...
(d. 1826), 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,...
for Hillsborough
Hillsborough (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Hillsborough was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800.-History:In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Hillsborough was not represented.-1689–1801:...
in the Irish parliament. He came of an old family settled in Ireland since the days of Sir Faithful Fortescue (1581–1666), whose uncle, Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester
Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester
Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester , known between 1596 and 1613 as Sir Arthur Chichester, was an English administrator and soldier, best known as the Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1604 to 1615.- Early life :...
, was Lord Deputy
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...
. The history of the family was written by his elder brother, Thomas Fortescue
Thomas Fortescue, 1st Baron Clermont
Thomas Fortescue, 1st Baron Clermont , was an Irish Whig politician.-Background and education:Fortescue was the son of Chichester Fortescue, of Dromisken, County Louth, by Martha Angel, daughter of Samuel Meade Hobson, a barrister, of Muchridge House, County Cork. Chichester Parkinson-Fortescue,...
, who in 1852 was created Baron Clermont. His mother was Martha Angel, daughter of Samuel Meade Hobson. Carlingford was educated at Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
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, where he took a first in Classics (1844) and won the chancellor's English essay (1846). In 1863 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Parkinson as heir to his aunt's husband William Parkinson Ruxton
William Parkinson Ruxton
William Parkinson Ruxton of Red House in County Louth was an Irish Member of Parliament.Ruxton was The son of Charles Ruxton by his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Parkinson of Red House....
.
Political career
In 1847 Carlingford was elected to parliament for LouthCounty Louth (UK Parliament constituency)
County Louth, otherwise known as Louth County or Louth, is a former parliamentary constituency in Ireland, which was represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom...
as a Liberal. He became a junior Lord of the Treasury
Lord of the Treasury
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in 1854 under 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...
, a post he held until 1855, and was later Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies
Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies
The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies was a junior Ministerial post in the United Kingdom government, subordinate to the Secretary of State for the Colonies and, from 1948, also to a Minister of State....
under Palmerston between 1857 and 1858 and 1859 and 1865. He was admitted to the Privy Council in 1864 and the following year he was made Chief Secretary for Ireland
Chief Secretary for Ireland
The Chief Secretary for Ireland was a key political office in the British administration in Ireland. Nominally subordinate to the Lord Lieutenant, from the late 18th century until the end of British rule he was effectively the government minister with responsibility for governing Ireland; usually...
under 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....
, a post which he again occupied under William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS was a British Liberal statesman. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served as Prime Minister four separate times , more than any other person. Gladstone was also Britain's oldest Prime Minister, 84 years old when he resigned for the last time...
from 1868 to 1871 (this time with a seat in the cabinet). In 1866 he was also admitted to the Irish Privy Council
Privy Council of Ireland
The Privy Council of Ireland was an institution of the Kingdom of Ireland until 31 December 1800 and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1801-1922...
. He was then President of the Board of Trade between 1871 and 1874. The latter year he was elevated to the peerage as Baron Carlingford, of Carlingford in the County of Louth.
Carlingford later served under Gladstone as Lord Privy Seal
Lord Privy Seal
The Lord Privy Seal is the fifth of the Great Officers of State in the United Kingdom, ranking beneath the Lord President of the Council and above the Lord Great Chamberlain. The office is one of the traditional sinecure offices of state...
between 1881 and 1885 and as Lord President of the Council
Lord President of the Council
The Lord President of the Council is the fourth of the Great Officers of State of the United Kingdom, ranking beneath the Lord High Treasurer and above the Lord Privy Seal. The Lord President usually attends each meeting of the Privy Council, presenting business for the monarch's approval...
between 1883 and 1885. In 1882 he was appointed a Knight of the Order of St Patrick. He parted from Gladstone on the question of Irish Home Rule, but in earlier years he was his active supporter on Irish questions.
Personal life
Lord Carlingford married Frances Elizabeth Anne BrahamFrances Waldegrave
Frances Elizabeth Anne Waldegrave, Countess Waldegrave , was the daughter of John Braham, the singer.Frances was born in London on 4 January 1821. She married, on 25 May 1839, John James Waldegrave of Navestock, Essex, who died in the same year. She married secondly, on 28 Sept. 1840, George...
, daughter of John Braham
John Braham
John Braham was a tenor opera singer born in London, England. His long career led him to become one of Europe's leading opera stars. He also wrote a number of songs, of minor importance, although The Death of Nelson is still remembered...
, in 1863. She had been married three times before, the second time to George Waldegrave, 7th Earl Waldegrave
George Waldegrave, 7th Earl Waldegrave
George Edward Waldegrave, 7th Earl Waldegrave was a British peer.The eldest legitimate child of the 6th Earl Waldegrave, he was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford...
. There were no children from the marriage. Carlingford's influence in society was due largely to her. She died in July 1879, aged 58. In 1887 Carlingford's brother, Lord Clermont, died, and Carlingford inherited his peerage according to a special remainder. He died childless at Marseille
Marseille
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, France
France
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, in January 1898, aged 75. Both his titles became extinct on his death.