James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Clanbrassil
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(23 August 1730 – 6 February 1798) was an Irish peer, styled Viscount Limerick from 1756 to 1758.
He served as High Sheriff of Louth
in 1757. He became Earl of Clanbrassil
in 1758 on the death of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Clanbrassil and was appointed a Knight Founder of the Order of St Patrick on 11 March 1783.
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...
(23 August 1730 – 6 February 1798) was an Irish peer, styled Viscount Limerick from 1756 to 1758.
He served as High Sheriff of Louth
High Sheriff of Louth
The High Sheriff of Louth was the Crown's representative for County Louth, a territory known as his bailiwick. Selected from three nominated people, he holds his office over the duration of a year. He has judicial, ceremonial and administrative functions and executes High Court Writs.-History:The...
in 1757. He became Earl of Clanbrassil
Earl of Clanbrassil
The title of Earl of Clanbrassil was created twice in the Peerage of Ireland.On 4 May 1622 Sir James Hamilton was created Viscount Claneboye in the Peerage of Ireland. The 2nd Viscount, of the same name, was created Earl of Clanbrassil on 7 June 1647...
in 1758 on the death of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Clanbrassil and was appointed a Knight Founder of the Order of St Patrick on 11 March 1783.