Sir Edward O'Brien, 4th Baronet facts for kids
Sir Edward O'Brien, 4th Baronet (born April 17, 1773 – died March 13, 1837) was an important Irish politician. He served in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, which is like a main law-making group, from 1802 to 1826.
Early Life and Family Background
Edward O'Brien was the son of Sir Lucius O'Brien, 3rd Baronet and Anne French. When his father passed away in 1795, Edward became the 4th Baronet. A "Baronet" is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
Edward also took over his father's place in the Parliament of Ireland. He represented the area of Ennis from 1795 until 1801. This was when Ireland and Great Britain joined together, an event known as the Union.
A Career in Politics
In 1802, Edward O'Brien was chosen as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Clare. An MP is someone elected to represent their area in the government. He was one of two MPs for Clare at that time.
He was re-elected five more times, which shows he was very popular with the people he represented. He held his seat in Parliament until the election in 1826. At that time, he decided not to run for election again.
Family Life
Sir Edward O'Brien passed away on March 13, 1837, when he was 63 years old. He had married Charlotte Smith on November 12, 1799. Charlotte was the daughter of a wealthy lawyer named William Smith.
Edward and Charlotte had several children, including:
- Lucius O'Brien, 13th Baron Inchiquin: He became the 5th Baronet after his father.
- William O'Brien: Another notable son.
- Harriet Monsell: Their daughter.
