Sir Robert Maude, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Robert Maude (born 1677, died 1750) was an important politician in Ireland. He held the special title of "Baronet." He lived at Dundrum House, which was near Cashel in County Tipperary.
His Family and Early Life
Sir Robert Maude was the only son of Anthony Maude and Alice Hartstonge. His father, Anthony, was also a politician who represented Cashel. Anthony was also a "High Sheriff of Tipperary," which was an important local official role.
Sir Robert's mother, Alice, was the daughter of Sir Standish Hartstonge. Sir Standish was a judge in a court called the Court of Exchequer in Ireland.
Sir Robert married Eleanor Cornwallis. Her family was from Wales. Eleanor's stepfather was John Robinson, who was a Bishop of London. This means he was a very important leader in the church. Eleanor's family also inherited a large amount of land in South Wales.
His Political Career
Sir Robert Maude was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Irish House of Commons. This means he was elected to help make laws for Ireland. He served in Parliament for many years.
- From 1703 to 1713, he represented the area of Gowran.
- From 1713 to 1727, he represented St Canice.
- From 1727 until he died in 1750, he represented Bangor.
Important Titles and Legacy
On May 9, 1705, Sir Robert Maude was given the title of "Baronet." This was a special honor that could be passed down in his family. His official title was "1st Baronet, of Dundrum."
His eldest son, Thomas Maude, inherited his father's title. Thomas was later given an even higher title, "Baron de Montalt," in 1776. However, Thomas never married and had no children.
Sir Robert's second son, Cornwallis Maude, also received a high honor. He was made "Viscount Hawarden" in 1793.
Sir Robert also had a daughter named Emma. She married Sir Charles Leighton, who was also a Baronet.
