Marquis de Lally-Tollendal facts for kids
The Lally family, sometimes known as O'Lally or O'Mullally, was an Irish family from Tuam, County Galway. They became famous for serving the Jacobite pretenders and in the French army. Jacobite pretenders were people who claimed to be the rightful kings of Great Britain and Ireland, even though others were ruling.
Important Family Titles
The Lally family gained several important titles over time. These titles showed their high status and influence.
Gerard Lally's Baronet Title
Gerard Lally was given the title of Baronet on 7 July 1707. This title was given by King James III and VIII, who was known as the "Old Pretender." A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
Thomas Arthur's Titles
Gerard's son, Thomas Arthur, followed in his father's footsteps. He took part in the Jacobite rising of 1745, which was an attempt to put the Jacobite claimant back on the throne.
When he returned to France in 1746, Thomas Arthur received more titles. The Stuart claimant gave him the titles of Earl of Moenmoyne, Viscount Ballymole, and Baron Tollendally. These were part of the Peerage of Ireland, which is a system of noble titles.
Titles Not Recognized in Britain
It's important to know that the government in Great Britain never officially recognized these titles. This is because they were given by the Jacobite claimants, not by the ruling British monarch. You can learn more about these special titles by looking up Jacobite peerage.
Around 1755, King Louis XV of France also named Thomas Arthur Comte de Lally and Baron de Tollendal. This might have been a way for the French king to recognize the titles he already had from the Jacobite claimant.
A Difficult Time for Lally
Thomas Arthur Lally faced a very hard time in 1766. He was executed, which means he was put to death. However, many years later, in 1778, he was officially pardoned. This means he was cleared of any wrongdoing after his death.
The Next Generation: Trophime Gérard
Trophime Gérard was the only son of Thomas Arthur. During the French Revolution, a time of great change in France, he became an émigré. This means he left France, often because of political reasons.
After the Bourbon Restoration, when the old royal family returned to power in France, Trophime Gérard received new honors. On 21 March 1815, he was named Marquis de Lally-Tollendal and a Peer of France. A Peer of France was a very high noble title.
Trophime Gérard passed away on 11 March 1830. After his death, all his titles went to his daughter's family.
Lally Baronets (from 1707)
- Sir Gerard Lally, 1st Baronet (died 1737)
- Sir Thomas Arthur Lally, 2nd Baronet (1702-1766), who later became Earl of Moenmoyne in 1746
Earls of Moenmoyne (from 1746) and Comtes de Lally (around 1755)
- Thomas Arthur Lally, 1st Comte de Lally (1702-1766)
- Trophime Gérard de Lally, 2nd Comte de Lally (1751-1830), who later became Marquis de Lally-Tollendal in 1815
Marquis de Lally-Tollendal (from 1815)
- Trophime Gérard de Lally, Marquis de Lally-Tollendal (1751-1830)
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