Baron Bourke of Castleconnell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Baron Bourke of Castleconnell |
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Arms: The family shield of Bourke. Crest: A wild cat sitting and looking forward. Supporters: Two wild cats sitting and looking forward.
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| Creation date | 16 May 1580 |
| Monarch | Elizabeth I |
| Peerage | Peerage of Ireland |
| First holder | William Bourke, 1st Baron Bourke of Connell |
| Last holder | William Bourke, 8th Baron Bourke of Connell |
| Status | Forfeited |
| Extinction date | 1691 |
The title Baron Bourke of Castleconnell (pronounced BURK) was a special noble rank in Ireland. It was created on May 16, 1580, for a person named Sir William Bourke. This title was part of the Peerage of Ireland, which is a list of noble titles in Ireland.
The last person to hold this title was the eighth Baron Bourke. He lost the title in 1691 because he was loyal to King James II during a time of political change. When a title is "forfeited," it means it is taken away and no longer exists.
What is a Baron?
A baron is a noble title, usually the lowest rank in the Peerage. In countries like Ireland and the United Kingdom, people with this title are part of the nobility. They often had important roles in society and government.
The Barons of Castleconnell
Here is a list of the people who held the title of Baron Bourke of Castleconnell:
- William Bourke, 1st Baron Bourke of Connell (died 1584)
- John Bourke, 2nd Baron Bourke of Connell (died 1592)
- Richard Bourke, 3rd Baron Bourke of Connell (died 1599)
- Thomas Bourke, 4th Baron Bourke of Connell (died 1599)
- Edmund Bourke, 5th Baron Bourke of Connell (1598-1638)
- William Bourke, 6th Baron Bourke of Connell (died around 1665)
- Thomas Bourke, 7th Baron Bourke of Connell (died around 1680)
- William Bourke, 8th Baron Bourke of Connell (died around 1691)
- He lost the title in 1691 because he supported King James II.
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