Valentine Browne, 5th Earl of Kenmare facts for kids
Valentine Charles Browne, 5th Earl of Kenmare (born December 1, 1860 – died November 14, 1941) was an important Irish noble. He was known as Viscount Castlerosse from 1871 until 1905. He played a role in Irish politics and was a leader in his home county of Kerry. He also served in the Senate of Southern Ireland.
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A Life of Service
Early Military and Public Roles
Valentine Browne started his career in the military. He was a lieutenant in the 4th Battalion of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters. This was a type of local army group.
In January 1903, he got a special job. He became the Master of the Horse to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. This was an important position in the household of the King's representative in Ireland. He held this role until 1905.
Becoming the Earl of Kenmare
In 1905, Valentine Browne became the Earl of Kenmare. This meant he was a peer of the realm, a high-ranking noble. Even though he was a Roman Catholic, he supported keeping Ireland part of the United Kingdom. This view was not common for Roman Catholics at that time.
He was a member of the House of Lords in the British Parliament. He represented the Irish Unionist Alliance. In 1921, he also became a member of the Senate of Southern Ireland, but he did not attend its meetings.
Continued Military Involvement
Lord Kenmare was very active in the military. From 1896 to 1902, he was a lieutenant-colonel. He led the 4th Battalion of the Royal Munster Fusiliers. This group was previously known as the Kerry Militia.
After 1902, he retired from that role. He then took over from his father as the Honorary Colonel of the regiment. He was also a colonel of the King's Regiment (Liverpool).
Family and Later Life
Valentine Browne married Elizabeth Baring. She was the daughter of Baron Revelstoke. His daughter, Lady Dorothy Margaret, married Edward Arthur Grosvenor. He was the youngest son of the 1st Duke of Westminster.
Valentine Browne was succeeded by his son, Valentine Browne, 6th Earl of Kenmare. He passed away in 1941 at the age of 80. He was buried in his family's special burial place at Killarney Cathedral.
