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Edward Leeson, 6th Earl of Milltown
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Edward Nugent Leeson, 6th Earl of Milltown (born October 9, 1835 – died May 30, 1890) was an important Irish nobleman. He held the title of "Earl of Milltown." This meant he was a high-ranking member of the British and Irish nobility. He was also a Knight of the Order of St. Patrick. This is a special honor given in Ireland.
Edward was the second son of Joseph Leeson, 4th Earl of Milltown. His mother was Barbara, Lady Caste Coote. She was the daughter of Sir Joshua Colles Meredyth.
Edward Leeson's Life and Public Service
Edward Leeson studied at Trinity College, Dublin. This is a famous university in Ireland. In 1862, he became a lawyer. This means he was "called to the Bar" at the Inner Temple in London.
His older brother, Joseph Leeson, 5th Earl of Milltown, passed away in 1871. After this, Edward became the 6th Earl of Milltown. On August 23, 1881, he was chosen as an Irish representative peer. This important role allowed him to be a member of the House of Lords in the British Parliament.
In 1887, Lord Milltown became the Lord Lieutenant of Wicklow. This was a high-ranking government position in County Wicklow, Ireland. He was like the Queen's representative there. In 1889, he took on more public duties. He became an Honorary Commissioner. On February 7, 1890, he received a very special honor. He was made a Knight of St. Patrick. This happened shortly before he passed away.
In 1871, he married Lady Geraldine Stanhope. She was the daughter of the Leicester Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington. Edward and Lady Geraldine did not have any children.
After Edward's death, his title went to his brother, Henry Leeson. Henry passed away just one year later. Because there were no direct heirs, the title of Earl of Milltown became "dormant." This means it was no longer actively used.
See also
- Earl of Milltown
- Irish House of Lords
