Sir Patrick Barnewall, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Patrick Barnewall, 3rd Baronet (born around 1630, died after 1695) was an important Irish politician. He was known for supporting King James II during a time of big changes in Ireland.
Sir Patrick Barnewall's Early Life and Title
Sir Patrick was the son of Sir Richard Barnewall, who was also a Baronet. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family. His mother was Julia Lettice Aylmer.
When his father passed away, Patrick became the 3rd Baronet on July 6, 1679. This meant he inherited his father's title and responsibilities.
His Role in Irish Politics
Sir Patrick was involved in politics in Ireland. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for County Meath. He served in the Patriot Parliament of 1689. This Parliament was held during a time when King James II was trying to regain his throne.
Sir Patrick was a Jacobite. This means he supported King James II. Because of his loyalty, King Charles II gave him a yearly payment of £150. Later, King James II gave him a large area of land. This land was 1,261 acres in County Galway.
Sir Patrick's Family Life
Sir Patrick Barnewall married Frances Butler. She was the youngest daughter of Richard Butler. Together, they had five children.
Sir Patrick's son, George, later inherited his father's title. George became the next Baronet after Sir Patrick.
