Lord President of Connaught facts for kids
The Lord President of Connaught was a very important leader in the English government of Connaught, a region in Ireland, during the 1500s and 1600s. This person was like a powerful governor or military commander. Their job was to keep order and control the area for the English Crown.
The position was created in 1569. By 1604, the Lord President had even more power. They could handle many legal cases, enforce martial law (military rule), and take strong action against anyone seen as an enemy of the King. Because they had so much power, sometimes their decisions conflicted with other established courts. For example, in 1622, the Lord President of Connaught and the Lord President of Munster were told not to interfere with cases that belonged to other courts.
The Lord President wasn't alone; they had a team called a council. This council included important legal figures like the Chief Justice of Connacht and other judges, as well as the Attorney General for the region. The role of Lord President of Connaught was eventually ended in 1672.
Key Leaders of Connaught
Many important people held the title of Lord President of Connaught over the years. These leaders were responsible for governing the province and maintaining control for the English Crown. Some of the notable figures who served in this powerful role included:
- Sir Edward Fitton (1569-1572)
- Sir Nicholas Malby (1579-1581)
- Richard Bingham (1584-1597)
- Richard Burke, 4th Earl of Clanricarde (1604-1616)
- Charles Wilmot, 1st Viscount Wilmot (1616-1644)
- John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton (appointed in 1661, but the office was abolished in 1672)
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