4th Earl Dunraven - 4
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4th Earl Dunraven - 4
WYNDHAM THOMAS WYNDHAM-QUIN, fourth earl of DUNRAVEN (until 1871 Lord Adare) M.P. yachtsman, associated with the medium D D Home. Date: 1841 - 1926
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1841 1871 Adare Dunraven Fourth Medium Quin Wyndham Yachtsman 1926
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4th Earl Dunraven, Wyndham Thomas Wyndham-Quin (1841-1926), was a prominent figure in British society during the late Victorian era. Born as Lord Adare, he became the 4th Earl of Dunraven in 1871. Dunraven was not only a Member of Parliament but also an accomplished yachtsman and was known for his association with the medium D.D. Home. Born on February 16, 1841, Dunraven was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He entered politics as a Liberal Member of Parliament for County Limerick in 1868. His political career was marked by his advocacy for Irish Home Rule and his opposition to the Boer War. Dunraven's love for the sea began at an early age, and he became a skilled yachtsman. He was a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron and won several races, including the King's Cup in 1881 and the Queen's Cup in 1883. His yacht, the "Vivid," was one of the fastest and most advanced of its time. Dunraven's association with medium D.D. Home began in the late 1800s. Home was a Scottish spiritualist and a medium who claimed to communicate with the dead. Dunraven was intrigued by Home's abilities and became a regular attendee of his seances. The relationship between the two men was the subject of much scandal and controversy, with some accusing Home of fraud and deceit. Despite the controversy, Dunraven continued to support Home and even defended him in the House of Lords. The Earl's belief in Home's abilities remained unwavering, and he continued to attend seances until Home's death in 1905. Dunraven's life was marked by his political career, his love for the sea, and his belief in the spiritual world. He died on February 25, 1926, leaving behind a legacy that continues to intrigue historians and scholars. This photograph captures the Earl in his later years, a testament to a life filled with adventure, controversy, and belief in the unknown.
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