Randall Plunkett, 15th Baron of Dunsany facts for kids

Randall Edward Plunkett, 15th Baron Dunsany (born 5 September 1804, died 7 April 1852) was an important person in Irish and British politics. He was a member of an Anglo-Irish noble family and a Conservative politician. This means he was part of the Conservative Party, a political group in the United Kingdom.

Early Life and Family

Randall Edward Plunkett was the son of Edward Plunkett, 14th Baron Dunsany. His mother was Hon. Charlotte Louisa Lawless, who was his father's first wife. He grew up in a family with a long history of nobility in Ireland.

Political Career

Randall Plunkett became involved in politics when he was a young man.

Member of Parliament

In 1835, Randall Plunkett became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Drogheda. An MP is a person who is elected to represent a specific area in the government. He was declared the winner after a special review showed that his opponent, Andrew O'Dwyer, was not allowed to serve. Plunkett represented Drogheda as a Conservative politician until 1837.

Becoming a Baron

On 11 December 1848, Randall Plunkett inherited his father's title. This meant he became the 15th Baron of Dunsany. A Baron is a title of nobility, making him a "Lord."

Serving in the House of Lords

In 1850, Lord Dunsany was chosen to be a representative peer for Ireland. This meant that other Irish Lords elected him to speak for them in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament, where important laws are discussed and made.

Personal Life

Randall Plunkett married Elizabeth Evelyn on 29 December 1838. After his death in 1852, his younger brother, Edward, became the next Baron Dunsany.