4th Earl Dunraven - 2
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4th Earl Dunraven - 2
WYNDHAM THOMAS WYNDHAM-QUIN, fourth earl of DUNRAVEN (until 1871 Lord Adare) associated with the medium D D Home. Date: 1841 - 1926
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1841 1871 Adare Dunraven Fourth Medium Quin Wyndham 1926
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1. Title: "The Fourth Earl of Dunraven and the Medium D.D. Home: An Unconventional Friendship in Victorian England" This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of the Fourth Earl of Dunraven, Wyndham Thomas Wyndham-Quin (1841-1926), in the prime of his life. At this time, he was known as Lord Adare before inheriting the title of Earl of Dunraven in 1871. The image, taken between 1841 and 1926, reveals a man of refined elegance and intriguing character. Lord Dunraven's life was marked by numerous unconventional pursuits, but perhaps the most intriguing was his association with the renowned Scottish medium, Daniel Dunglas Home (1823-1886), also known as D.D. Home. Home was a celebrated figure in Victorian society, famous for his alleged psychic abilities and seances that attracted the attention of many prominent figures, including the Fourth Earl of Dunraven. Their friendship began in the late 1850s when Lord Dunraven, a skeptical yet curious man, attended one of Home's seances. Despite his initial skepticism, he became a regular attendee and even acted as a host for Home's seances at his estate, Dunraven Castle in Wales. The two men developed a close bond, with Lord Dunraven even acting as a protector and advocate for Home, helping him navigate the controversies and criticisms that often accompanied his mediumistic activities. The photograph of Lord Dunraven, with its somber background and serious expression, hints at the complexities and contradictions of his life. The intriguing friendship between the Earl and the medium remains a fascinating chapter in the history of spiritualism and Victorian society. This image offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to explore the enigmatic world of these two extraordinary figures.
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