William Pery, 1st Baron Glentworth facts for kids
William Cecil Pery, 1st Baron Glentworth (born July 26, 1721 – died July 4, 1794) was an important Anglican bishop in Ireland during the 1700s. He was also known as the 1st Baron Glentworth, which was a special title of nobility.
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A Life of Service
Early Life and Family
William Cecil Pery was born on July 26, 1721. His father was Reverend Stackpole Pery. His mother was Jane Twigg. Her father, William Twigg, was an important church leader in Limerick.
William studied at Trinity College, Dublin. He had an older brother, Edmund Pery, 1st Viscount Pery. Edmund became a very important politician. William also had a younger sister, Lucy Hartstonge. She started what is now St John's Hospital.
Church Career
William Pery dedicated his life to the church. He started as the Dean of Killaloe in 1772. He held this position until 1780. After that, he became the Dean of Derry.
In 1781, he was chosen to be the Bishop of Killala and Achonry. He became a bishop on February 18, 1781. A few years later, in 1784, he moved to become the Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe. This was a very important role in the church.
Baron Glentworth
In 1790, William Pery received a special honor. He was given the title of Baron Glentworth. This made him a member of the Peerage of Ireland. He died on July 4, 1794.
Legacy in Limerick
Several streets in Limerick are named after William Cecil Pery and his family. William Street is named after him. Other streets like Cecil Street, Glentworth Street, and Mallow Street also honor him and his titles.
Family Life
William Pery was married twice. His first wife was Jane Walcott. After she passed away, he married Dorothea Lewis.
His son, Edmund Pery, inherited his title. Edmund later received an even higher title, becoming the Earl of Limerick. William's daughter, Eleanor Pery, married Sir Vere Hunt. She passed away in 1821.
