Henry Moore, 3rd Marquess of Drogheda facts for kids
Henry Francis Seymour Moore, 3rd Marquess of Drogheda (born August 14, 1825 – died June 29, 1892), was an important Irish nobleman. He was known as Viscount Moore until 1837. He held a special title called Marquess of Drogheda.
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Early Life and Family
Henry Francis Seymour Moore was the only son of Lord Henry Seymour Moore. His father was a younger son of the 1st Marquess of Drogheda, a high-ranking military leader. Henry's mother was Mary Parnell. She was related to Charles Stewart Parnell, a famous Irish leader.
Sadly, Henry's father passed away just a few days after Henry was born in August 1825. His mother later married Edward Cole and had two more children.
Becoming a Marquess
In 1837, when Henry was 12 years old, his uncle, the 2nd Marquess of Drogheda, died. Henry then became the 3rd Marquess of Drogheda. This meant he inherited a very important noble title.
Public Service and Achievements
Lord Drogheda was honored as a Knight of the Order of St Patrick on February 7, 1868. This is a special award given in Ireland.
He also served as the Lord Lieutenant of Kildare from 1874 until he passed away. A Lord Lieutenant was a representative of the King or Queen in a county. It was a significant role in local government.
Marriage and Legacy
In 1847, Lord Drogheda married Mary Stuart-Wortley. She was the daughter of the 2nd Baron Wharncliffe.
Lord Drogheda did not have any children. When he died in 1892, the title of Marquess of Drogheda ended. However, the title of Earl of Drogheda passed to his cousin, Ponsonby Moore.
