Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard

Irish politician
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Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard

Summary

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard is a human[1]. He was born on +1772-01-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1843-01-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was born on +1772-01-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard died on +1843-01-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's father was John Foster, 1st Baron Oriel[5].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's mother was Margaretta Foster, 1st Viscountess Ferrard[6].
  • Among Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's spouses was Harriet Skeffington, Viscountess Massereene[7].
  • A child of Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was Elizabeth Mary Skeffington[8].
  • A child of Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was John Skeffington, 10th Viscount Massereene[9].
  • A child of Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was Chichester Thomas Skeffington[10].
  • A child of Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was Harriet Margaretta Skeffington[11].
  • A child of Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was Anna Skeffington[12].
  • A child of Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was Thomas Clotworthy Skeffington[13].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's professions included politician[4].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[17].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[18].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard held the position of member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard held the position of High Sheriff of Antrim[21].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was educated at Eton College[22].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard is recorded as male[23].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's noble title is recorded as Viscount Ferrard[25].
  • Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/064m4jy[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was born on +1772-01-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was John Foster, 1st Baron Oriel[5]. His mother was Margaretta Foster, 1st Viscountess Ferrard[6].

Education

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was educated at Eton College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1807[29]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland[17]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[18]; member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1820[32]; High Sheriff of Antrim[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; and High Sheriff of Louth[35], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was married to Harriet Skeffington, Viscountess Massereene[7]. Children include Elizabeth Mary Skeffington[8]; John Skeffington, 10th Viscount Massereene[9], a poet[38], 1812–1863[39]; Chichester Thomas Skeffington[10], 1813–1880[40]; Harriet Margaretta Skeffington[11]; Anna Skeffington[12], 1817–1901[41]; and Thomas Clotworthy Skeffington[13], 1818–1862[42].

Death and Burial

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard died on +1843-01-18T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's parents?

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's father was John Foster, 1st Baron Oriel[5]. Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's mother was Margaretta Foster, 1st Viscountess Ferrard[6].

Who was Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard married to?

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard's spouses include Harriet Skeffington, Viscountess Massereene[7].

What did Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard do for work?

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard worked as politician[4].

Where did Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard go to school?

Thomas Skeffington, 2nd Viscount Ferrard was educated at Eton College[22].

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  15. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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