Richard Hely-Hutchinson, 4th Earl of Donoughmore facts for kids
Richard John Hely-Hutchinson, the 4th Earl of Donoughmore (born April 4, 1823 – died February 22, 1866), was an important British politician from the Conservative Party. He was also known as Viscount Suirdale before 1851. During his life, he held several key positions in the British government.
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The Earl of Donoughmore
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| President of the Board of Trade | |
| In office 3 March 1859 – 11 June 1859 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
| Preceded by | Joseph Warner Henley |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Milner Gibson |
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| Born | 4 April 1823 |
| Died | 22 February 1866 (aged 42) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Thomasina Steele (d. 1890) |
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Early Life and Family Background
Richard John Hely-Hutchinson was born on April 4, 1823. His father was John Hely-Hutchinson, who was the 3rd Earl of Donoughmore. His mother was Margaret, the daughter of Luke Gardiner, the 1st Viscount Mountjoy.
In 1847, he married Thomasina Jocelyn, whose father was Walter Steele.
A Career in Politics
Richard Hely-Hutchinson became involved in politics at a young age. In 1847, he was chosen as the High Sheriff of Tipperary. This was an important local role, like a chief law enforcement officer for the county.
When his father passed away in 1851, Richard became the 4th Earl of Donoughmore. This meant he also became a member of the House of Lords. The House of Lords is one of the two parts of the UK Parliament, where important laws are discussed and made.
Important Roles He Held
Lord Donoughmore served in the government led by Lord Derby. He first worked as the Vice-President of the Board of Trade and also as the Paymaster General. The Board of Trade was a government department that dealt with business and trade. The Paymaster General was in charge of government payments.
In February 1859, he was promoted to lead the Board of Trade as its President. He took over this role when the previous President, J. W. Henley, resigned. Lord Donoughmore stayed in this important position until the government changed in June of the same year.
In 1858, he was made a member of the Privy Council. This is a group of important advisors to the British monarch.
In 1865, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very respected group of scientists and thinkers.
His Family Life
Lord Donoughmore and his wife, Thomasina, had several children. One of their sons, Sir Walter Hely-Hutchinson, grew up to become a diplomat, working for his country in other parts of the world.
Richard Hely-Hutchinson, the 4th Earl of Donoughmore, passed away in February 1866 when he was 42 years old. After his death, his oldest son, John, became the 5th Earl. His wife, the Countess of Donoughmore, lived until May 1890.
His daughter, Lady Mary Sophia Hely Hutchinson (1854–1936), was a writer and translator. She married Colonel Lewis Vivian Loyd in 1879, and they had three children together.
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