Fredrick Ponsonby
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Fredrick Ponsonby
FREDRICK PONSONBY 3RD EARL OF BESSBOROUGH Also Viscount Duncannon Date: 1758 - 1844
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1758 1844 Bessborough Ponsonby Viscount Duncannon Fredrick
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1. Title: "Fredrick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough and Viscount Duncannon (1758-1844)" 2. Subtitle: A Historical Portrait of an Irish Statesman and Peer 3. Description: This portrait depicts Fredrick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough and Viscount Duncannon, an influential Irish statesman and peer, born in 1758 and passing away in 1844. The image, captured by an unidentified artist, showcases Ponsonby's refined elegance and distinguished air, emphasizing his status as a prominent figure in Irish and British society. 4. Background: Fredrick Ponsonby was the eldest son of William Ponsonby, 2nd Earl of Bessborough, and Lady Henrietta Wentworth. He succeeded his father in 1776 and held various positions in the Irish and British administrations, including Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1806 to 1812. Ponsonby's tenure as Lord Lieutenant was marked by his efforts to quell the Irish Rebellion of 1803 and his role in the passage of the Catholic Emancipation Act in 1829. 5. Legacy: Ponsonby's legacy extends beyond his political achievements. He was a patron of the arts and a generous benefactor to various charitable causes. In 1815, he played a significant role in the organization of the Congress of Vienna, where European powers gathered to reestablish a balance of power in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. 6. Significance: This portrait of Fredrick Ponsonby, 3rd Earl of Bessborough and Viscount Duncannon, offers a glimpse into the life of an influential Irish statesman and peer during a pivotal period in Irish and European history. The image not only captures the subject's physical appearance but also conveys the power, wealth, and sophistication that came with his noble title.
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