Earl of Thomond
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"Earl of Thomond" was a title in the Peerage of Ireland
. It was created twice for the family of Ó Briain. The O'Brien dynasty were an ancient Irish sept native to north Munster
.
King Henry VIII of England and France, Lord of Ireland was created King of Ireland by an Act of the Irish Parliament in 1541.
The first creation of this Earldom took place in the reign of Henry VIII for Murrough O'Brien
, who was descended from the Ard Ri or High King Brian Boru
. Morrough was also created Baron Inchiquin
, on 1 July 1543. The regrant of title was conditional upon the abandonment of native title, and the regrant of it in accordance with Tudor customs and laws. These included pledging allegiance to the Irish Crown, and acceptance of the articles and leadership of the new Anglican Church.
On the same day his nephew and heir, Donough O'Brien
, was created Baron Ibrickane. These titles merged on the 1st Earl's death in 1551. The barony of Inchiquin went to another relative. The 8th Earl was created Viscount Tadcaster, in the Peerage of Great Britain
, on 19 October 1714. However, when he died in 1741, the next heir would have been a descendant of Daniel O'Brien, 3rd Viscount Clare
who was attainded in 1691, so the three titles became forfeit. However, Charles O'Brien, 6th Viscount Clare
, a Jacobite
exile used the title Earl of Thomond, as did his son, who died childless in 1774.
The second creation was for Percy Wyndham-O'Brien
, who on 11 December 1756, was created Earl of Thomond and Baron Ibracken. On his death in 1774 both his titles became extinct.
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 twice for the family of Ó Briain. The O'Brien dynasty were an ancient Irish sept native to north Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes...
.
King Henry VIII of England and France, Lord of Ireland was created King of Ireland by an Act of the Irish Parliament in 1541.
The first creation of this Earldom took place in the reign of Henry VIII for Murrough O'Brien
Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Thomond
Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Thomond was the last King of Thomond.A member of the Irish nobility, he was the son of Turlough O'Brien, King of Thomond and Raghnailt McNamara and also brother of Connor O'Brien, King of Thomond, who was inaugurated King of Thomond in 1528...
, who was descended from the Ard Ri or High King Brian Boru
Brian Boru
Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig, , , was an Irish king who ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill. Building on the achievements of his father, Cennétig mac Lorcain, and especially his elder brother, Mathgamain, Brian first made himself King of Munster, then subjugated...
. Morrough was also created Baron Inchiquin
Baron Inchiquin
Baron Inchiquin is one of the older titles in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1543 for Murrough O'Brien, Prince of Thomond, who was descended from the great high king Brian Boru)...
, on 1 July 1543. The regrant of title was conditional upon the abandonment of native title, and the regrant of it in accordance with Tudor customs and laws. These included pledging allegiance to the Irish Crown, and acceptance of the articles and leadership of the new Anglican Church.
On the same day his nephew and heir, Donough O'Brien
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...
, was created Baron Ibrickane. These titles merged on the 1st Earl's death in 1551. The barony of Inchiquin went to another relative. The 8th Earl was created Viscount Tadcaster, in the Peerage of Great Britain
Peerage of Great Britain
The Peerage of Great Britain comprises all extant peerages created in the Kingdom of Great Britain after the Act of Union 1707 but before the Act of Union 1800...
, on 19 October 1714. However, when he died in 1741, the next heir would have been a descendant of Daniel O'Brien, 3rd Viscount Clare
Daniel O'Brien, 3rd Viscount Clare
Daniel O'Brien was the 3rd Viscount Clare.O'Brien was the son of Connor O'Brien, 2nd Viscount Clare and Honora O'Brien, daughter of Daniel O'Brien and Ellen FitzGerald....
who was attainded in 1691, so the three titles became forfeit. However, Charles O'Brien, 6th Viscount Clare
Charles O'Brien, 6th Viscount Clare
Charles O'Brien, , 6th Viscount Clare was a Irish military officer in French service.Charles O'Brien was the son of Charles O'Brien, 5th Viscount Clare and Charlotte Bulkeley...
, a Jacobite
Jacobitism
Jacobitism was the political movement in Britain dedicated to the restoration of the Stuart kings to the thrones of England, Scotland, later the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Kingdom of Ireland...
exile used the title Earl of Thomond, as did his son, who died childless in 1774.
The second creation was for Percy Wyndham-O'Brien
Percy Wyndham-O'Brien, 1st Earl of Thomond
Percy Wyndham-O'Brien, 1st Earl of Thomond was a British Member of Parliament, Irish peer and the younger son of Tory statesman Sir William Wyndham and brother to Sir Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont....
, who on 11 December 1756, was created Earl of Thomond and Baron Ibracken. On his death in 1774 both his titles became extinct.
Earls of Thomond (1543)
- Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of ThomondMurrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of ThomondMurrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Thomond was the last King of Thomond.A member of the Irish nobility, he was the son of Turlough O'Brien, King of Thomond and Raghnailt McNamara and also brother of Connor O'Brien, King of Thomond, who was inaugurated King of Thomond in 1528...
(d. 1551) - Donough O'Brien, 2nd Earl of ThomondDonough O'Brien, 2nd Earl of ThomondDonough 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...
(d. 1553) – created Baron Ibrickane in 1543. - Connor O'Brien, 3rd Earl of ThomondConnor O'Brien, 3rd Earl of ThomondConnor O'Brien, 3rd Earl of Thomond , called Groibleach , grandson of Conor O'Brien ; succeeded to the earldom, 1553; his right to the lordship of Thomond was disputed by his uncle, Donnell; confirmed in his possessions by Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex in 1558, who proclaimed his uncles...
(c.1535–1581) - Donogh O'Brien, 4th Earl of ThomondDonogh O'Brien, 4th Earl of ThomondDonogh O'Brien, 4th Earl of Thomond and Baron of Ibrickan was an Irish nobleman and soldier noted for his loyalty to the English Crown...
(d. 1624) - Henry O'Brien, 5th Earl of ThomondHenry O'Brien, 5th Earl of ThomondHenry O'Brien, 5th Earl of Thomond was an Irish peer, styled Lord Ibrickane until 1624.O'Brien was the son of Donogh O'Brien, 4th Earl of Thomond and Elisabeth FitzGerald...
(c.1588–1639) - Barnabas O'Brien, 6th Earl of ThomondBarnabas O'Brien, 6th Earl of ThomondBarnabas O'Brien, 6th Earl of Thomond , son of Donogh O'Brien, 4th Earl of Thomond; succeeded his brother, 1639; lord-lieutenant of Clare, 1640–1: his rents seized, 1644; admitted a parliamentary garrison to Bunratty Castle and went to England: joined Charles I; successfully petitioned parliament...
(c.1590–1657) - Henry O'Brien, 7th Earl of ThomondHenry O'Brien, 7th Earl of ThomondHenry O'Brien, 7th Earl of Thomond PC was an Irish peer, styled Lord Ibrackan from 1639 to 1657.O'Brien was the son of Barnabas O'Brien, 6th Earl of Thomond and Anne Fermor.In 1641, he married his first cousin Anne O'Brien Henry O'Brien, 7th Earl of Thomond PC (Ire) (c.1620 – 2 May 1691) was an...
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1620–1691) - Henry O'Brien, Lord Ibrackan (c.1642-1678)
- Henry Horatio O'Brien, Lord Ibrackan (died 1690)
- Henry O'Brien, 8th Earl of ThomondHenry O'Brien, 8th Earl of ThomondHenry O'Brien, Lord Ibrackan or Lord O'Brien , styled Hon. Henry O'Brien until 1657, was an Irish nobleman and politician. He was the son of Henry O'Brien, 7th Earl of Thomond and Anne O'Brien....
(1688–1741), grandson of the 7th Earl. All titles forfeit on his death. - Charles O'Brien, 6th Viscount ClareCharles O'Brien, 6th Viscount ClareCharles O'Brien, , 6th Viscount Clare was a Irish military officer in French service.Charles O'Brien was the son of Charles O'Brien, 5th Viscount Clare and Charlotte Bulkeley...
, titular 9th Earl of Thomond (1699-1761) - Charles O'Brien, 7th Viscount ClareCharles O'Brien, 7th Viscount ClareCharles O'Brien was the 7th Viscount Clare was born in 1757 in Paris,France, the son of Charles O'Brien, 6th Viscount Clare and Marie Genevieve Louise Gauthier.O'Brien died unmarried on 29 December 1774 in Paris, France....
, titluar 10th Earl of Thomond (died 1774)
Earls of Thomond (1756)
- Percy Wyndham-O'Brien, 1st Earl of ThomondPercy Wyndham-O'Brien, 1st Earl of ThomondPercy Wyndham-O'Brien, 1st Earl of Thomond was a British Member of Parliament, Irish peer and the younger son of Tory statesman Sir William Wyndham and brother to Sir Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont....
(c.CircaCirca , usually abbreviated c. or ca. , means "approximately" in the English language, usually referring to a date...
1723–1774)