Cornelius James Pelly facts for kids
Cornelius James Pelly was an important Irish official and diplomat. He was born on April 8, 1908, and passed away in 1985. He received special honors during his career, including the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) and the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Cornelius Pelly was the oldest son of Hyacinth Albert Pelly and Charity Maria Matthews. His family lived in Heronsbrook, which is in County Galway, Ireland.
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Early Life and Education
Cornelius Pelly went to school at Clongowes Wood College. After that, he studied at Trinity College Dublin. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College in 1928.
A Career in Public Service
Pelly started his career in 1931 when he joined the Indian Civil Service. This was a group of officials who helped govern India when it was part of the British Empire. Later, he became part of the Indian Political Service in 1927.
From 1947 to 1955, Pelly worked for Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service. This meant he was a diplomat, representing his country in other parts of the world. He served as a Political Agent in different countries. A Political Agent was like a special representative or ambassador.
Working in the Middle East
From 1947 to 1952, Cornelius Pelly was the Political Agent in Bahrain. This is an island country in the Middle East. After that, from 1952 to 1955, he served as the Political Agent in Kuwait.
After his time as a Political Agent, Pelly worked for the ruler of Kuwait, Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah, from 1955 to 1956.
Awards and Family Life
Cornelius Pelly received special recognition for his work. In 1944, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire. This is an honor given for important contributions. In 1952, he received another high honor, becoming a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.
On October 5, 1949, Cornelius Pelly married Una Patricia O'Shea. She was from Lismore, in County Waterford, Ireland. They had two children together: a daughter named Laura, born in 1952, and a son named Peter, born in 1957.
