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William Fortescue, 1st Earl Of Clermont
William Henry Fortescue, 1st Earl of Clermont, KP (5 August 1722 – 30 September 1806), was an Irish peer and politician. Origins He was the eldest son of Thomas Fortescue (1683–1769), a Member of Parliament for Dundalk. His younger brother was James Fortescue, MP and Privy Counsellor. Career He served as High Sheriff of Louth in 1746. He represented Louth in the Irish House of Commons from 1745 to 1760 and subsequently Monaghan Borough from 1761 to 1770. In 1768 he sat briefly as Member of Parliament for Dundalk before opting to sit for Monaghan Borough, for which he had also been elected. He was appointed Governor and Custos Rotulorum of County Monaghan for life in 1775, standing down just before his death in 1806. He was created Earl of Clermont in 1777 and a Knight Founder of the Order of St Patrick on 30 March 1795. He was a francophile and it is believed on that account he selected ''Clermont'' as the name of his earldom.''44 Berkeley Square'', A Commentary b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francophile
A Francophile, also known as Gallophile, is a person who has a strong affinity towards any or all of the French language, History of France, French history, Culture of France, French culture and/or French people. That affinity may include France itself or its history, language, French cuisine, cuisine, French literature, literature, etc. The term "Francophile" can be contrasted with Francophobia, Francophobe (or Gallophobe), someone who shows hatred or other forms of negative feelings towards all that is French. Francophilia often arises in former French colonial empire, French colonies, where the elite spoke French and adopted many French habits. In other European countries such as Romania and Russia, French culture has also long been popular among the upper class. Historically, Francophilia has been associated with supporters of the philosophy of Age of Enlightenment, Enlightenment during and after the French Revolution, where Democracy, democratic uprisings challenged the autocr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brighton
Brighton () is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the City of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the '' Domesday Book'' (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses. In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monaghan County (Parliament Of Ireland Constituency)
County Monaghan was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800. Members of Parliament *1613 Sir Edward Blaney and Sir Bryan McMahon *1634–1635 Artoge McMahon (died and replaced 1634 by Richard Blayney, 4th Baron Blayney) and Collo McBrien McMahon (replaced 1634 by Nicholas Simpson) *1656 ''Protectorate Parliament'' Richard Blayney, 4th Baron Blayney *1660 Richard Blayney, 4th Baron Blayney & Oliver Ancketil *1661–1666 Richard Blayney, 4th Baron Blayney Richard Blayney, 4th Baron Blayney (died 1670) was an Anglo-Irish politician and official. Blayney was the third son of Henry Blayney, 2nd Baron Blayney and Jane Moore. In 1656, he was appointed Custos Rotulorum of County Monaghan by Oliver Cromw ... and John Foster 1692–1801 References * {{coord missing, County Monaghan Historic constituencies in County Monaghan Constituencies of the Parliament of Ireland (pre-1801) 1800 disestablishments in Ireland Constituencies disestablished ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Murray (Monaghan MP)
John Murray or Murry may refer to: Arts and media Literature and music *John Murray (publishing house), a British publishing house, founded by John Murray (1745–1793) *John Murray (publisher, born 1778) (died 1843), second head of the publishing house *John Murray III (1808–1892), third head of the publishing house *John Murray (Australian writer) (born 1963), Australian epidemiologist and writer * John Murray (novelist) (born 1950), British novelist *John Middleton Murry (1889–1957), writer * John Middleton Murry Jr. (1926–2002), English writer *John Murry (musician) (born 1979), American musician * John Murray Graham (1809–1881), Scottish historian, in early life John Murray Screen, radio and performing arts * John Murray (Irish broadcaster) (born 1964), Irish broadcaster and journalist *John Murray (playwright) (1906–1984), American playwright, co-author of ''Room Service'' * John Murray (sports broadcaster) (born 1966), English sports commentator * John T. Murray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annabel's
Annabel's is a private members club at 46 Berkeley Square in Mayfair, London. It was opened at 44 Berkeley Square in 1963 by Mark Birley and named for his wife Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart. It was founded in the basement of the Clermont Club, a private gambling club established by John Aspinall. Annabel's was one of the first nightclubs in London and was especially popular with the British aristocracy and the international jet-set in the 1960s and 1970s. It was revived by Birley's son and daughter in the 2000s and was sold by Birley with his other member's clubs to Richard Caring in 2007. Annabel's closed at No. 44 Berkeley Square in 2018 and was reopened later that year at No. 46, occupying the entirety of the Georgian townhouse. 1963-2007: The Birley Years at 44 Berkeley Square Establishment and opening In 1962 the Clermont Club, a private gambling club catering to London's high society, was established at 44 Berkeley Square, a townhouse in the Mayfair district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
