William Russell Lane-Joynt
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William Russell Lane-Joynt (27 March 1855–6 Jun 1921), born in Limerick
, was an Irish
barrister, philatelist
and Olympic
shooter. He founded the Irish Philatelic Society in Dublin and assisted the Duke of Leinster
to form his collection which was bequeated to the Dublin Museum of Science and Art. Lane-Joynt was one of only two Irish philatelists to be honoured by signing the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists.
(1867). Educated at Windermere College, Wales
, Lane-Joynt graduated with a B.A. and M.B. from Trinity College, Dublin
in 1878. After attending King's Inns
, Dublin, he was called to the bar as a barrister-at-law
in April 1879. He married in 1882 and had two children, Evelyn and William (b.August 24, 1886).
Lane-Joynt was Revolver Champion of Ireland four times and won a silver medal for shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics
, held in London, as a member of the Men's Running Target, Single Shot Great Britain
team. He also competed in three other events but did not feature in the medals.
, Canada
, Cape of Good Hope
, Gold Coast
, Great Britain
, and United States
. He became a fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London in 1889. He was founder member and first president of the Irish Philatelic Club, later renamed the Irish Philatelic Society, at its inception in 1901 and remained its president until 1920. He helped the Duke of Leinster
assemble his Leinster Collection, and after the Duke's death he became Honorary Curator of the collection that was bequeathed to the Dublin Museum of Science and Art
. In 1921 he was invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
as one of the initial 25 candidates; he remains only one of two Irishmen
to sign the roll.
At the time of his death in 1921, a portion of his collection was on display at the Dublin Museum of Science and Art
. He bequeathed that to the museum to be added to the Duke of Leinster's collection, which added to the collection's interest. The balance of his collection was sold at auction in London in January 1922 and later auctions.
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
, was an Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
barrister, philatelist
Philately
Philately is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps...
and Olympic
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
shooter. He founded the Irish Philatelic Society in Dublin and assisted the Duke of Leinster
Gerald FitzGerald, 5th Duke of Leinster
Gerald FitzGerald, 5th Duke of Leinster was an Irish peer.Leinster was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Charles FitzGerald, 4th Duke of Leinster and Lady Caroline Sutherland-Leveson-Gower...
to form his collection which was bequeated to the Dublin Museum of Science and Art. Lane-Joynt was one of only two Irish philatelists to be honoured by signing the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists.
Life
He was the son of William Lane-Joynt, Mayor of Limerick (1862) and Lord Mayor of DublinLord Mayor of Dublin
The Lord Mayor of Dublin is the honorific title of the Chairman of Dublin City Council which is the local government body for the city of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. The incumbent is Labour Party Councillor Andrew Montague. The office holder is elected annually by the members of the...
(1867). Educated at Windermere College, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, Lane-Joynt graduated with a B.A. and M.B. from Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
in 1878. After attending King's Inns
King's Inns
The Honorable Society of King's Inns , is the institution which controls the entry of barristers-at-law into the justice system of Ireland...
, Dublin, he was called to the bar as a barrister-at-law
Barrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
in April 1879. He married in 1882 and had two children, Evelyn and William (b.August 24, 1886).
Lane-Joynt was Revolver Champion of Ireland four times and won a silver medal for shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London saw fifteen shooting events. Most of the events were held at Bisley, Surrey while the trap shooting events were held at Uxendon.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...
, held in London, as a member of the Men's Running Target, Single Shot Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
team. He also competed in three other events but did not feature in the medals.
Philately
Amongst Lane-Joynt's philatelic specialties were the line-engraved stamps of the British West IndiesBritish West Indies
The British West Indies was a term used to describe the islands in and around the Caribbean that were part of the British Empire The term was sometimes used to include British Honduras and British Guiana, even though these territories are not geographically part of the Caribbean...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa.There is a misconception that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa, because it was once believed to be the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In fact, the...
, Gold Coast
Gold Coast (British colony)
The Gold Coast was a British colony on the Gulf of Guinea in west Africa that became the independent nation of Ghana in 1957.-Overview:The first Europeans to arrive at the coast were the Portuguese in 1471. They encountered a variety of African kingdoms, some of which controlled substantial...
, Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, and United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He became a fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London in 1889. He was founder member and first president of the Irish Philatelic Club, later renamed the Irish Philatelic Society, at its inception in 1901 and remained its president until 1920. He helped the Duke of Leinster
Gerald FitzGerald, 5th Duke of Leinster
Gerald FitzGerald, 5th Duke of Leinster was an Irish peer.Leinster was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Charles FitzGerald, 4th Duke of Leinster and Lady Caroline Sutherland-Leveson-Gower...
assemble his Leinster Collection, and after the Duke's death he became Honorary Curator of the collection that was bequeathed to the Dublin Museum of Science and Art
National Museum of Ireland
The National Museum of Ireland is the national museum in Ireland. It has three branches in Dublin and one in County Mayo, with a strong emphasis on Irish art, culture and natural history.-Archaeology:...
. In 1921 he was invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
Roll of Distinguished Philatelists
The Roll of Distinguished Philatelists is a philatelic award of international scale, created by the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain in 1921...
as one of the initial 25 candidates; he remains only one of two Irishmen
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
to sign the roll.
At the time of his death in 1921, a portion of his collection was on display at the Dublin Museum of Science and Art
National Museum of Ireland
The National Museum of Ireland is the national museum in Ireland. It has three branches in Dublin and one in County Mayo, with a strong emphasis on Irish art, culture and natural history.-Archaeology:...
. He bequeathed that to the museum to be added to the Duke of Leinster's collection, which added to the collection's interest. The balance of his collection was sold at auction in London in January 1922 and later auctions.