Cornelius O'Callaghan, 1st Baron Lismore facts for kids
Cornelius O'Callaghan, 1st Baron Lismore (born January 7, 1741 – died July 12, 1797), was an important Irish politician and a member of the nobility. He held a special title called "Baron Lismore."
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Who Was Cornelius O'Callaghan?
Cornelius O'Callaghan was the son of Thomas O'Callaghan and Sarah Davis. He grew up in Ireland during a time when the country had its own parliament.
His Start in Politics
From 1768 to 1785, Cornelius O'Callaghan was a Member of Parliament (MP). This meant he was elected to represent the area of Fethard in County Tipperary. He served in the Irish House of Commons, which was like the main elected part of the Irish government back then.
Becoming a Baron
On June 27, 1785, Cornelius O'Callaghan received a special honor. He was given the title of Baron Lismore. This title was part of the Peerage of Ireland, which is a system of noble ranks.
As a Baron, he then joined the Irish House of Lords. This was the upper house of the Irish Parliament, made up of people with noble titles.
His Family Life
Cornelius O'Callaghan married Frances Ponsonby on December 13, 1774. Her father was John Ponsonby, who was also a well-known politician.
His Children
Cornelius O'Callaghan had several children. His oldest son, also named Cornelius O'Callaghan, inherited his father's title. This son later became a Viscount Lismore in 1806, which is another noble title.
Another one of his sons was Sir Robert O'Callaghan. He became an officer in the British Army. One of his daughters, Louisa, married William Cavendish. She was the mother of The 7th Duke of Devonshire, a very important person in England.
