Edmund Henry Pery, 1st Earl of Limerick
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Edmund Henry Pery, 1st Earl of Limerick
Edmund (Edmond) Henry Pery, 1st Earl of Limerick PC (1758 - 1844), styled Lord Glentworth between 1794 and 1800, and Viscount Limerick until 1803 - an Irish peer and politician, pictured here in his peers robes. Date - circa 1810s
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Edmond Limerick Peer Peers Robes
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This striking image captures Edmund Henry Pery, 1st Earl of Limerick (1758-1844), an influential Irish peer and politician, donning the grandeur of his peers robes in the 1810s. Born as the eldest son of the 1st Earl of Lansdowne, Pery succeeded to the title of Viscount Limerick in 1794 and was later elevated to the earldom in 1803. Pery's political career spanned several decades, during which he held various positions in the Irish and British governments. He served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1801 to 1804 and again from 1828 to 1829. In between these tenures, he represented County Limerick in the Irish House of Commons from 1805 to 1828. Pery was a key figure in Irish politics during a tumultuous period, marked by the Act of Union in 1800, which united the Irish and British Parliaments. He played a significant role in implementing the Union and was instrumental in securing its acceptance among the Irish gentry. Despite his political accomplishments, Pery's tenure as Chief Secretary was not without controversy. He faced criticism for his handling of the Catholic Emancipation issue and the subsequent O'Connellite agitation. Nevertheless, his influence extended beyond Irish politics, as he was also a patron of the arts and a supporter of various charitable causes. This photograph, taken in the 1810s, offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Irish peerage during this era. The Earl of Limerick's regal attire and confident demeanor underscore his status as a powerful and influential figure in Irish and British politics.
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