Richard White, 1st Earl of Bantry

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Richard White, 1st Earl of Bantry

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Death: May 02, 1851 (83)
Glengariff Lodge, Glengarriff, Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Immediate Family:

Son of Simon White and Frances Jane Hedges
Husband of Lady Margaret Ann Hare
Father of Richard White, 2nd Earl of Bantry; William Henry Hedges-White, 3rd Earl of Bantry; Lady Maria White; Hon. Simon White and Robert Hedges White
Brother of Frances White; Martha White; Helen White; Hamilton White and Colonel Simon White

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About Richard White, 1st Earl of Bantry

In 1797 he assisted in repelling the French invasion at Bantry Bay.

He was created 1st Baron Bantry, of Bantry, co. Cork, Ireland on 24 March 1797.

He gained the title of 1st Viscount Bantry, of Bantry, co. Cork Ireland on 29 December 1800.

He was created 1st Earl of Bantry, of Bantry, co. Cork Ireland on 22 January 1816.

He was created 1st Viscount Berehaven Ireland on 22 January 1816.

He lived at Bantry, County Cork, Ireland.

Gibbs reports that "he possess large property which he inherits through his grandfather, who made an immense fortune in the profession of the law. He is a warm supporter of all measures of government, and an avocate for the union."

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Richard White, 1st Earl of Bantry's Timeline

1767
August 6, 1767
1800
November 16, 1800
St. Finbarr's, Cork, County Cork, Ireland
1801
November 10, 1801
1805
1805
1807
1807
1810
1810
1851
May 2, 1851
Age 83
Glengariff Lodge, Glengarriff, Cork, County Cork, Ireland