James O'Brien, 3rd Marquess of Thomond facts for kids
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The Marquess of Thomond
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| Born | 1769 |
| Died | 3 July 1855 Bath, Somerset |
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St. Saviour's Church, Walcot, Bath
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| Allegiance |  Great Britain |
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 Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | HMS Childers HMS Thisbe HMS Emerald HMS Diadem HMS Warspite |
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| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order |
| Relations | Murrough O'Brien, 1st Marquess of Thomond William O'Brien, 2nd Marquess of Thomond |
Admiral James McEdward O'Brien (1769–1855) was a brave British naval officer. He was also known as the 3rd Marquess of Thomond. This was a special title of nobility. He earned a high honor called the GCH.
James O'Brien was born in 1769. His father, Edward Dominic O'Brien, was an army captain. His uncle, Murrough O'Brien, was the first Marquess of Thomond. James inherited his title from his brother, William O'Brien.
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James O'Brien joined the navy on April 17, 1783. He started as a captain's servant on the ship HMS Hebe. This ship was in the Channel. From 1786 to 1789, he trained as a midshipman. He served on the ships Pegasus and HMS Andromeda. Both ships were led by the Duke of Clarence. James also served with him in HMS Valiant in 1790.
Rising Through the Ranks
As a lieutenant, he served on several ships. These included HMS London, HMS Artois, and HMS Brunswick. On the Brunswick, he was part of William Cornwallis' famous retreat. This happened during a battle on June 16 and 17, 1795. On December 5, 1796, he was promoted. He became commander of the 14-gun sloop HMS Childers.
From 1800 to 1804, he commanded Emerald. This ship was stationed in the West Indies. On June 24, 1803, he captured a French ship. It was a schooner called L'Enfant Prodigue with sixteen guns. In 1804, he helped greatly during the capture of Surinam. He also stopped an enemy plan to attack Antigua.
Later Life and Family
In 1809, James O'Brien was given a special honor. He was then known as Lord James O'Brien. From September 1813 to November 1815, he served in the English Channel again. This time he was on HMS Warspite.
He continued to rise in rank in the navy.
- In 1825, he became a rear-admiral.
- In 1837, he became a vice-admiral.
- On May 13, 1847, he became a full admiral.
- In 1853, he was named an Admiral of the Red.
When William IV became king, James O'Brien was given a special role. He became a lord of the bedchamber. He also received the G.C.H. honor on May 13, 1831. On August 21, 1846, he became the third Marquess of Thomond. This happened after his brother, William O'Brien, passed away.
James O'Brien died at his home near Bath, Somerset, on July 3, 1855. He was buried on July 10 in St. Saviour's Church in Walcot, Bath.
His Marriages
James O'Brien was married three times.
- His first wife was Eliza Bridgman. They married on November 25, 1800. She passed away in 1802.
- His second wife was Jane Ottley. They married in 1806 in the West Indies. She passed away in 1843.
- His third wife was Anne Flint. They married on January 5, 1847, in Bath.
James O'Brien did not have any children. Because of this, his titles of Marquess of Thomond and Earl of Inchiquin ended. However, the title of Baron Inchiquin went to his relative, Sir Lucius O'Brien.
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