Thomas Pakenham, 1st Baron Longford facts for kids
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The Lord Longford
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| Member of Parliament for Longford Borough | |
| In office 1745–1757 Serving with Richard Edgeworth
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| Preceded by | Michael Cuffe Richard Edgeworth |
| Succeeded by | Roger Hall Richard Edgeworth |
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| Born | May 1713 County Westmeath, Ireland |
| Died | 30 April 1766 (aged 52) |
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| Relations | Sir Thomas Pakenham (grandfather) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parents | Edward Pakenham Margaret Bradestan Pakenham |
Thomas Pakenham, born in May 1713, was an important Irish politician and a nobleman. He was known as the 1st Baron Longford. He passed away on April 30, 1766.
Thomas Pakenham's Early Life
Thomas Pakenham was born in May 1713. His birthplace was Pakenham Hall in County Westmeath, Ireland. He was the oldest son of Edward Pakenham and Margaret Bradestan.
His grandfather on his father's side was Sir Thomas Pakenham. Sir Thomas was a very important lawyer in Ireland.
After Thomas's father died, his mother married again. She married Reverend Ossory Medlicott. He was a vicar, which is a type of priest, in Ticehurst, England.
Political Career
Thomas Pakenham was a Member of Parliament (MP). This means he was elected to represent people in the government. From 1745 to 1757, he represented Longford Borough. He served in the Irish House of Commons.
Longford's History and Grants
Longford has a long history of important grants. In 1605, the King gave Lord Baron Delvin permission to hold a market and fair in Longford. This meant people could buy and sell goods there.
Earlier, in 1552, King Edward VI gave lands in Annalye (now County Longford) to Baron Delvin. This included a special place called Holy Island.
Later, King James I also gave Lord Baron Delvin more land. This included an island and a monastery called Inchemore. It was also in what is now County Longford. King James gave Lord Baron Delvin about half of County Longford. This huge gift included castles like Newton and Lisnovoa.
Family Life
In 1739, Thomas Pakenham married Elizabeth Cuffe. She was born in 1719 and passed away in 1794. Elizabeth was the only daughter of Michael Cuffe, who was also an MP.
Elizabeth later became the 1st Countess of Longford in her own right. This means she inherited the title herself. In 1756, Thomas Pakenham was made the 1st Baron Longford. This happened because his wife was related to Ambrose Aungier, 2nd Earl of Longford. Ambrose had no children, so Elizabeth inherited his family's importance.
Together, Thomas and Elizabeth had seven children. They had four sons and three daughters:
- Edward Michael Pakenham, who became the 2nd Baron Longford. He was born in 1743 and died in 1792.
- Lady Frances Pakenham (1744–1776). She married John Ormsby Vandeleur.
- Lady Helena Pakenham (1745–1777). She married William Sherlock.
- Captain Robert Pakenham (died 1775). He was also an MP for County Longford.
- Lady Mary Pakenham (1749–1775). She married Thomas Fortescue.
- Hon. William Pakenham (1756–1769). He passed away when he was young and was not married.
- Admiral Sir Thomas Pakenham (1757–1836). He was a high-ranking officer in the Royal Navy.
Thomas Pakenham passed away on April 30, 1766. He was 52 years old. After his death, his son Edward became the 2nd Baron Longford.
