John Crosbie, 2nd Earl of Glandore facts for kids
John Crosbie, 2nd Earl of Glandore (born May 25, 1753 – died October 23, 1815) was an important Irish politician. He held the title of Viscount Crosbie before he became an Earl. He was also a member of the Privy Council of Ireland, which was a group of advisors to the King or Queen. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, a famous group for scientists.
John Crosbie was the only son of William Crosbie, 1st Earl of Glandore. His mother was Lady Theodosia. He went to Trinity College, Dublin for his education.
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John Crosbie's Political Journey
John Crosbie started his political career in 1775. He was elected to the Irish House of Commons, which was like the parliament for Ireland at that time. He represented the area of Athboy.
Moving Up in Politics
The next year, he was elected for two different places: Tralee and Ardfert. He chose to represent Ardfert. He kept this job until 1781.
In 1781, his father passed away. John Crosbie then became the Earl of Glandore. This meant he moved from the House of Commons to the Irish House of Lords. The House of Lords was another part of the Irish parliament, usually for nobles.
Important Roles and Titles
In 1785, John Crosbie became a member of the Privy Council of Ireland. This was a very important group of advisors to the government.
In 1789, he got another big job. He was appointed as a Joint Master of the Rolls in Ireland. This was a high-ranking legal position, but at that time, it didn't require him to be a lawyer. He shared this job with the Earl of Carysfort. They both held this position until 1801.
In 1800, a new law was made called the Acts of Union. This law joined the parliaments of Ireland and Great Britain. Because of this, John Crosbie was chosen as one of the first 28 Irish Representative Peers. These peers were elected to sit in the House of Lords in London, representing Ireland.
Family Life and Legacy
Lord Glandore married Diana Germain in London in 1771. She was the daughter of George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville. They did not have any children together.
Diana passed away in August 1814 when she was 58 years old. Lord Glandore died a year later in October 1815, at the age of 62.
Since he had no children, his titles of Earl of Glandore and Viscount Crosbie ended when he died. However, his cousin, William Crosbie, inherited the title of Barony of Brandon.
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Diana, Countess of Glandore
