Dermot Bourke, 7th Earl of Mayo facts for kids
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The Earl of Mayo
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| Member of the Seanad Éireann | |
| In office 11 December 1922 – 31 December 1927 |
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| Preceded by | None (office established) |
| Succeeded by | Walter Nugent |
| Member of the Senate of Southern Ireland | |
| In office May 1921 – 27 May 1922 |
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| as a representative hereditary peer 14 July 1890 – 31 December 1927 |
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| Preceded by | The 6th Earl of Milltown |
| Succeeded by | None |
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Dermot Robert Wyndham Bourke
1 July 1851 |
| Died | 31 December 1927 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse | Geraldine Sarah Ponsonby |
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Dermot Robert Wyndham Bourke, 7th Earl of Mayo (born July 2, 1851 – died December 31, 1927) was an important Irish nobleman. He was also known as Lord Naas from 1867 to 1872. He held several important political positions during his life. These included serving in the British House of Lords and later in the Irish government.
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Life of Dermot Bourke
Dermot Bourke became the Earl of Mayo when his father, Richard Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo, passed away in 1872. This meant he inherited a special title and role.
Serving in the House of Lords
In 1890, he was chosen to be an Irish representative peer. This role allowed him to represent Ireland in the House of Lords in Britain. The House of Lords is part of the British Parliament. He held this position for many years. In 1905, he received a special honour. He was made a Knight of the Order of St Patrick. This is a very old and respected Irish award.
Involvement in Irish Politics
Dermot Bourke was also involved in important discussions about land in Ireland. He was one of four representatives for landowners at the 1902 Land Conference. This meeting aimed to solve problems related to land ownership.
Later, he served in the Senate of Southern Ireland from 1921 to 1922. This was a part of the government in Ireland. When the Irish Free State was formed in 1922, he continued his public service. W. T. Cosgrave, a key Irish leader, nominated him to the Seanad. The Seanad is like a second house of parliament in Ireland. He served there until his death in 1927.
Family Life
Dermot Bourke was married to Geraldine Sarah Ponsonby. She passed away in 1944. Her family also had important connections. She was the granddaughter of John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough. Her great-grandmother was George Coventry, 8th Earl of Coventry.
Published Works
Dermot Bourke also wrote a book about his travels and adventures.
- Sport In Abyssinia: Or The Mareb And Tackazzee. London: John Murray, 1876.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms of the Bourke family.
