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John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath

1772 – 1851

Anglo-Irish peer

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Lived 1772 – 1851 (aged 78). John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath was a British politician, aristocrat and john Brabazon.

John Chambré Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath KP PC (I) (9 April 1772 – 15 March 1851), was an Anglo-Irish peer.

He was the third son of Anthony Brabazon, 8th Earl of Meath, and Grace Leigh. He became Earl of Meath in 1797 after the death of his brother William Brabazon, 9th Earl of Meath, who was killed in a duel with a Captain Robert Gore. He became Custos Rotulorum of County Wicklow from 1797 to 1851 and, from 1831 to 1851, Lord Lieutenant of County Dublin.

On 10 September 1831, by reason of his descent from the last Viscount Chaworth, he was created Baron Chaworth in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, giving him the automatic right to a seat in the British House of Lords. He was appointed a Knight of the Order of St Patrick on 24 November 1831 and was invested as a member of the Privy Council of Ireland in 1833.

On 31 December 1801, he married Lady Melosina Adelaide Meade, daughter of John Meade, 1st Earl of Clanwilliam and Theodosia Hawkins-Magill, and had six children, including William, who succeeded to the title.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, Member of the House of Lords, Lord-Lieutenant, Heir presumptive
Awards
Order of St Patrick
Also known as
John Chambré Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath, John Meath, Hon. John Brabazon, Hon. John Chambré Brabazon

Family & relationships

Child
William Brabazon, 11th Earl of Meath
Parent
Anthony Brabazon, 8th Earl of Meath

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath?

Anglo-Irish peer

When was John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath born?

John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath was born on 9 April 1772.

When did John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath die?

John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath died on 15 March 1851.

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John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath was a politician, aristocrat and john Brabazon.

What nationality was John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath?

John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Brabazon, 10th Earl of Meath

· Wikidata: Q6222805

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