Viscount Langford facts for kids
The Viscount Langford was a special title given to people in Ireland a long time ago. It was created on February 19, 1766, for a woman named Elizabeth Rowley. At the same time, she also received another title, Baroness of Summerhill. These titles were part of the Peerage of Ireland, which was a system of noble ranks in Ireland.
Elizabeth Rowley was married to Hercules Langford Rowley. He was an important person who was part of the Irish Privy Council, a group of advisors to the ruler. After Elizabeth, her son became the second Viscount Langford. He was a politician and represented areas like County Antrim and Downpatrick in the Irish Parliament. The title of Viscount Langford ended in 1796 when the second Viscount passed away.
Later, the family's lands were inherited by Clotworthy Taylor. He was related to the family through Elizabeth Rowley. In 1796, he changed his last name to Rowley. A few years later, in 1800, the Langford title was brought back, and he became Baron Langford. This title still exists today.
Who Were the Viscounts Langford?
- Elizabeth Rowley, 1st Viscountess Langford (1713–1791): She was the first person to hold the title. Her father was Clotworthy Upton, who was a member of Parliament. Her mother was Jane Ormsby.
- Hercules Rowley, 2nd Viscount Langford (1737–1796): He was Elizabeth's son and the second person to hold the title. After he died, the title of Viscount Langford ended.
Related Titles and Families
- Langford baronets: This is another noble family with a similar name.
- Baron Langford: This is the title that was created later for Clotworthy Taylor (who became Clotworthy Rowley), and it is still in use today.
