Arthur Brownlow facts for kids
Arthur Chamberlain Brownlow (born March 20, 1645 – died March 27, 1711) was an Anglo-Irish politician. This means he was a person of English and Irish background who worked in government.
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Who Was Arthur Brownlow?
Arthur Chamberlain Brownlow was an important figure in Irish politics during the late 1600s and early 1700s. He was known for representing his local area in the Irish Parliament.
Early Life and Family
Arthur was the son of Patrick Chamberlain from County Louth. His mother was Letitia Brownlow. Her father was Sir William Brownlow, who was a High Sheriff of Armagh. A High Sheriff was a top official responsible for law and order in a county.
Arthur took his grandfather's family name, Brownlow. This was a condition for him to inherit his grandfather's land and property.
Education and Political Start
Arthur Brownlow studied at Trinity College Dublin, a famous university in Ireland. After his education, he followed in his grandfather's footsteps.
- He became the High Sheriff of Armagh in 1668 and again in 1669.
- This role involved managing legal matters and keeping the peace in the county.
A Career in Parliament
Brownlow became a member of the Irish House of Commons. This was like being a member of parliament today, where he helped make laws for Ireland.
- He represented County Armagh from 1689 until his death in 1711.
- He was one of only a few Protestant members in a special parliament called the Patriot Parliament in 1689. This parliament was called by King James II of England.
- Later, in 1692, he was cleared of any accusations during another Irish Parliament. This meant he was found to have done nothing wrong.
His Family Life
Arthur Brownlow married Jane Hartstonge. Her father was Sir Standish Hartstonge, 1st Baronet. Arthur and Jane had at least seven children.
- One of their sons, William Brownlow, also became a Member of Parliament for Armagh, just like his father.
- Their daughter, Lettice, married Robert Cope, who was also a Member of Parliament and a High Sheriff of Armagh.
