Henry Barry, 3rd Baron Barry of Santry facts for kids
Henry Barry, 3rd Baron Barry of Santry (born 1680 – died 27 January 1734) was an important Anglo-Irish person. He was a noble, a soldier, and a government official. Being "Anglo-Irish" meant he was from Ireland but had English family roots.
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Early Life and Education
Henry Barry was born in 1680. His father was Richard Barry, who was the 2nd Baron Barry of Santry. His mother was Elizabeth Jenery.
Henry went to a famous school called Eton College. He finished there in 1698. After that, he studied at St John's College, Oxford University, starting in 1700.
Becoming a Noble and Politician
When Henry was young, his father passed away in October 1694. This meant Henry inherited his father's noble title, becoming the 3rd Baron Barry of Santry. A "Baron" is a type of noble, a bit like a lord.
On 21 September 1703, Henry took his place in the Irish House of Lords. This was a part of the Irish Parliament, where important people helped make laws. He worked on many committees in Parliament.
Henry was part of the Whig group. This was a political party in Britain and Ireland. He strongly supported the Hanoverian succession. This meant he wanted the Hanover family to become the kings and queens of Britain.
Military and Government Career
Henry Barry also had a career in the British Army. By 1710, he was a lieutenant colonel. This is a high rank in the army. He served in a group called the Earl of Wharton's Dragoons. Dragoons were soldiers who rode horses.
On 30 November 1714, Henry became a member of the Privy Council of Ireland. This was a group of trusted advisors to the king or queen, helping to run the government in Ireland.
He also held important government jobs. In 1718, he was the Governor of Charlemont. From 1719 until he died, he was the Governor of both Londonderry and Culmore. A "Governor" is like a leader in charge of a town or area.
Family and Legacy
Henry Barry married a woman named Bridget Domvile. Her father was Sir Thomas Domvile. Henry and Bridget had one son, who was also named Henry. This son later became the 4th Baron Barry of Santry after his father's death in 1734.
Henry Barry was also known for rebuilding his family home. This was Santry House in Dublin, Ireland. A "family seat" is the main home of a noble family.
