Chaworth Brabazon, 6th Earl of Meath facts for kids
Chaworth Brabazon, 6th Earl of Meath (born in 1686 – died 14 May 1763) was an important person in Irish history. He was part of the Privy Council of Ireland, which was a group of advisors to the King or Queen. Before he became an Earl, he was known as Lord Brabazon from 1707 to 1715. He was an Anglo-Irish peer, which means he was a member of the nobility in Ireland with a special title.
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Early Life and Political Start
Chaworth Brabazon was the oldest son of Chambré Brabazon, 5th Earl of Meath and Juliana Chaworth. He followed in his father's footsteps.
Representing County Dublin
From 1713 to 1714, Chaworth Brabazon was a representative for County Dublin. This meant he was a member of the Irish Parliament.
Joining the House of Lords
He was then called to the Irish House of Lords. This was a special part of the Irish Parliament for nobles. He joined as Baron Ardee through a special process called a writ in acceleration. This allowed him to take a higher title earlier.
Becoming the Earl of Meath
In 1715, he took over his father's title and became the Earl of Meath. This made him a very important figure in Irish society.
Public Service and Achievements
As Earl, Chaworth Brabazon held several important roles.
Governor of Counties
He served as the governor for both County Dublin and County Wicklow. This meant he was in charge of managing these areas.
Joining the Privy Council
In 1716, he was officially appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland. This group advised the government on important matters.
Building Ardee House
As Earl, Chaworth Brabazon oversaw the building of a large house called 'Ardee House'. This house was in an area of Dublin called the Coombe. It was built in 1719 and stood for over 200 years. The house was eventually taken down in 1943.
Family and Later Life
Chaworth Brabazon's personal life was also part of his story.
Marriage
On 11 December 1731, he married Juliana. She was the daughter of Sir Thomas Prendergast, 1st Baronet. Juliana passed away on 12 December 1758.
Succession
Chaworth and Juliana did not have any children. He died in Calais in 1763. After his death, his brother, Edward, became the next Earl of Meath.
