Edwin Wyndham-Quin, 3rd Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl facts for kids
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The Earl of Dunraven
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3rd Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl, 1861
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| Member of Parliament for Glamorganshire |
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| In office 1837–1851 |
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| Preceded by | Lewis Weston Dillwyn |
| Succeeded by | George Tyler |
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| Born | 19 May 1812 London, England |
| Died | 6 October 1871 (aged 59) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouses | Augusta Goold (m. 1836; died 1866) Anne Lambert (m. 1870; his death 1871) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
Edwin Richard Wyndham-Quin, 3rd Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl (born May 19, 1812 – died October 6, 1871) was an important person from Ireland. He was a nobleman, a member of Parliament, and a keen archaeologist.
From 1824 to 1850, people knew him as Viscount Adare. He became the Earl of Dunraven when his father passed away in 1850.
Many people believe that Lord Dunraven, along with George Petrie, helped start the study of archaeology in Ireland. Archaeology is the study of human history through digging up old things.
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Who Was Edwin Richard Wyndham-Quin?
Edwin Richard Wyndham-Quin was born on May 19, 1812, in Westminster, London. He was the oldest son of Windham Henry Quin, who later became the second Earl. His mother, Caroline Wyndham, inherited a lot of land in Wales and England.
His Family and Education
Edwin's grandfather, Valentine Richard Quin, was made a Baron in 1800. He supported the idea of Britain and Ireland joining together. Later, he became a Viscount in 1816 and an Earl in 1822.
Edwin's father added "Wyndham" to his name in 1815 because of his wife's family. He also served in the British Parliament for County Limerick.
Edwin went to Eton College, a famous school, and then to Trinity College Dublin. He finished his studies in 1833. When his father became an Earl in 1824, Edwin got the special title of Viscount Adare.
In 1855, Edwin changed his religion and became a Roman Catholic.
What Did He Do in Politics?
As Viscount Adare, Edwin was a member of Parliament (MP) for Glamorganshire, Wales. He served from 1837 until 1851. He was part of the Conservative Party.
Protecting Religious Education
While in Parliament, Edwin focused on making sure religious education was protected in Ireland. He later became one of the people in charge of education there.
In 1850, he became the Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl after his father's death. He then left the House of Commons in 1851.
Working on Irish Laws
In 1852, he joined a group called the Brehon Law Commission. This group worked to translate old Irish laws, which were very important to Ireland's history.
In 1866, he received a special honor, becoming a knight of the Order of Saint Patrick. This gave him a seat in the House of Lords, which is part of the British Parliament. He was also in charge of County Limerick from 1864 until he died.
What Were His Academic Interests?
Lord Dunraven loved learning and studying. He spent three years studying astronomy, which is the science of stars and planets. He became very good at it.
Studying Archaeology
His biggest passion was archaeology. He helped start important groups like the Irish Archaeological Society in 1840. He also led meetings for other archaeology groups.
He traveled a lot, especially in Ireland, to study old buildings and sites. He often brought a photographer with him to record what they found.
His Famous Book on Irish Architecture
After his friend George Petrie died, Lord Dunraven decided to finish Petrie's book, Notes on Irish Architecture. He spent four years traveling and working on it. The book was published after his death and included many drawings and plates. It showed different types of old Irish buildings, like stone structures and bell towers.
He also wrote a detailed study about the old buildings near his home, Adare Manor. He even paid to have many of these old, ruined buildings fixed up so they could be used again.
Recognized for His Work
Because of his important work, Lord Dunraven became a member of several famous academic groups. These included the Royal Archaeological Institute and the Royal Society.
He passed away on October 6, 1871, and was buried in Adare. He was known as a smart, hardworking, and popular person.
His Family Life
On August 18, 1836, Edwin married Augusta Charlotte Goold. She passed away in 1866. They had several children together.
Their children included:
- Windham Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl (1841–1926)
- Lady Caroline Adelaide Wyndham-Quin (1838–1853)
- Lady Augusta Emily Wyndham-Quin (1839–1877)
- Lady Mary Frances Wyndham-Quin (1844–1884)
- Lady Edith Wyndham-Quin (1848–1885)
- Lady Emily Anna Wyndham-Quin (1848–1940)
In 1870, he married Anne Lambert. She later married someone else after his death.
Garinish Island
In 1855, Lord Dunraven bought Garinish Island in County Kerry, Ireland. He wanted it as a holiday spot. He hired an architect and a builder to create a house, called "Garinish Lodge," and a garden on the island. His son, the 4th Earl, later made the garden even more beautiful, turning it into a special subtropical garden that you can still visit today.
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