Richard Handcock, 3rd Baron Castlemaine (17 November 1791 – 4 July 1869) was an Irish peer and

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politician.

Background and education

Castlemaine was the eldest son of Richard Handcock, 2nd Baron Castlemaine, and Anne, daughter of Arthur French. He was educated at

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Political career

Castlemaine was returned to Parliament for

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in 1826, a seat he held until 1832. He succeeded his father in the barony in 1840 and was elected an

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in 1841.

Family

Lord Castlemaine married Margaret, daughter of Michael Harris, in 1822. They had two sons and two daughters. She died in January 1867. Lord Castlemaine survived her by two years and died in July 1869, aged 77. He was succeeded in the barony by his eldest son,

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Arms

References

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