Viscount Kilwarden facts for kids

Arthur Wolfe, 1st Viscount Kilwarden and his wife Anne, painted by Thomas Hickey in 1769.

A Viscount Kilwarden was a special title given to important people in Ireland a long time ago. It was part of something called the Peerage of Ireland, which was a system of noble ranks like Duke, Earl, and Baron. This particular title was created in 1800 for a man named Arthur Wolfe.

Arthur Wolfe: A Judge and a Nobleman

Arthur Wolfe was a very important judge in Ireland. He held the position of Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench for Ireland. This meant he was the main judge for many important legal cases.

Before he became a Viscount, Arthur Wolfe was given another title. In 1798, he became Baron Kilwarden. This title was also part of the Peerage of Ireland.

A Family Title

Arthur Wolfe's wife, Anne, also received a special title. In 1795, she was made Lady Kilwarden, Baroness of Kilteel. This was done to honor her husband's important work. Her full name was Anne Ruxton, and she was the daughter of William Ruxton.

Sadly, Arthur Wolfe died in 1803 during a time of unrest known as the Irish Rebellion of 1803.

The Next Generation

After Arthur Wolfe passed away, his eldest son inherited his titles. This son, John Wolfe, became the second Viscount Kilwarden. He also became the second Baron Kilwarden, taking over his mother's title after she died in 1804.

The End of the Titles

John Wolfe held all three titles: Viscount Kilwarden (created in 1800), Baron Kilwarden (created in 1798), and Baron Kilwarden (created for his mother in 1795). However, when John Wolfe died in 1830, he had no children to pass the titles on to. Because of this, all three titles came to an end. They became "extinct," meaning they no longer existed.