Sir Thomas Vesey, 1st Baronet
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Sir Thomas Vesey, 1st Baronet (1668?–1730), was an Irish clergyman. He was Bishop of Ossory
from 1714 to 1730.
He was born at Cork, Ireland
when his father, John Vesey, was dean of the church there, was educated at Eton
and Christ Church, Oxford
, and became a fellow of Oriel College
. He married Mary, only surviving daughter and heiress of Denny Muschamp, esq., of Horsley, Surrey, and, through her coming into a considerable estate, was on 13 July (patent 28 Sept.) 1698 created a baronet. Taking holy orders, he was on 24 June 1700 ordained priest, and, becoming chaplain to the James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
, was by his influence advanced to the bishopric of Killaloe on 12 June 1713, and the following year translated to that of Ossory
. He died on 6 Aug. 1730, and was buried in St. Anne's Church, Dublin
. His only son and heir, Sir John Vesey, was created Baron Knapton in 1750 and was the ancestor to the Viscounts de Vesci
and William Vesey-FitzGerald, 2nd Baron FitzGerald and Vesey
. Elizabeth Vesey
was his daughter.
Bishop of Ossory
The Bishop of Ossory is an episcopal title which takes its name after the ancient of Kingdom of Ossory in the Province of Leinster, Ireland. In the Roman Catholic Church it remains a separate title, but in the Church of Ireland it has been united with other bishoprics.-History:The diocese of Ossory...
from 1714 to 1730.
He was born at Cork, Ireland
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
when his father, John Vesey, was dean of the church there, was educated at Eton
Eton
Eton commonly refers to Eton College, a public school in Eton, Berkshire, England.Eton may also refer to:-Places:*Eton, Berkshire, a town in Berkshire, England*Eton, Georgia, a town in the United States...
and Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
, and became a fellow of Oriel College
Oriel College
Oriel College is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. Located in Oriel Square, the college has the distinction of being the oldest royal foundation in Oxford...
. He married Mary, only surviving daughter and heiress of Denny Muschamp, esq., of Horsley, Surrey, and, through her coming into a considerable estate, was on 13 July (patent 28 Sept.) 1698 created a baronet. Taking holy orders, he was on 24 June 1700 ordained priest, and, becoming chaplain to the James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde KG KT was an Irish statesman and soldier. He was the third of the Kilcash branch of the family to inherit the earldom of Ormonde...
, was by his influence advanced to the bishopric of Killaloe on 12 June 1713, and the following year translated to that of Ossory
Roman Catholic Diocese of Ossory
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ossory is a Roman Catholic diocese in eastern Ireland. It is one of six suffragan dioceses in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin and is subject to the Archdiocese of Dublin...
. He died on 6 Aug. 1730, and was buried in St. Anne's Church, Dublin
St. Ann's Church, Dawson Street
St. Ann's Church, Dawson Street, in Dublin, Ireland, was built in the early 18th century following the establishment of the Anglican parish in 1707. In the early 21st century the church presents itself as ecumenical within the tradition of the Church of Ireland.-Building history:The building of the...
. His only son and heir, Sir John Vesey, was created Baron Knapton in 1750 and was the ancestor to the Viscounts de Vesci
Viscount de Vesci
Viscount de Vesci, of Abbey Leix in the Queen's County, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1776 for Thomas Vesey, 2nd Baron Knapton. The title of Baron Knapton was created in the Peerage of Ireland in 1750 for the first Viscount's father Sir John Vesey, 2nd Baronet, who had...
and William Vesey-FitzGerald, 2nd Baron FitzGerald and Vesey
William Vesey-FitzGerald, 2nd Baron FitzGerald and Vesey
William Vesey-FitzGerald, 2nd Baron FitzGerald and Vesey PC, PC , FRS, FSA was an Irish statesman.-Background and education:...
. Elizabeth Vesey
Elizabeth Vesey
Elizabeth Vesey was a wealthy English intellectual who is credited with fostering the Bluestockings, a society of women which hosted informal literary and political discussions of which she was an important member.-Life:Her girlish figure and flirtatious wit earned her the nickname of Sylph...
was his daughter.