Folliott Wingfield, 1st Viscount Powerscourt facts for kids
Folliott Wingfield, 1st Viscount Powerscourt (born November 2, 1642 – died around February 5, 1717), was an important figure in Ireland during the 1600s. He was an Anglo-Irish politician and a peer. An Anglo-Irish person was someone of English background living in Ireland. A politician helps make laws and govern a country. A peer is a noble, someone with a special title like a Duke, Earl, or Viscount.
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Who Was Folliott Wingfield?
Folliott Wingfield was a nobleman and a politician. He lived a long time ago, during the 17th century. He was known for his work in the Irish government.
Early Life and Family
Folliott Wingfield was the son of Richard Wingfield. His mother was Elizabeth Folliott. Her father was Henry Folliott, 1st Baron Folliott. Henry Folliott was also an important noble. Folliott Wingfield also had a younger half-brother. His name was William Ponsonby, 1st Viscount Duncannon.
His Political Journey
Folliott Wingfield began his political career in the Irish House of Commons. This was like a parliament or a main law-making group in Ireland. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for County Wicklow. He served as an MP from 1661 to 1665.
Becoming Viscount Powerscourt
On February 22, 1665, Folliott Wingfield received a very special honor. He was given the title of Viscount Powerscourt. This made him a member of the Peerage of Ireland. The Peerage of Ireland is a group of nobles in Ireland. After becoming a Viscount, he moved from the House of Commons to the Irish House of Lords. The House of Lords was another important part of the Irish government.
Family and Legacy
Folliott Wingfield married Lady Elizabeth Boyle in September 1660. She was the daughter of Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery. When Folliott Wingfield passed away, he did not have children to inherit his title. Because of this, his title of Viscount Powerscourt ended. However, the title was later brought back. In 1743, a relative of his uncle became the new Viscount Powerscourt.
