Baron Rathcavan, of The Braid in the County of Antrim, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1953 for the Unionist politician Robert William Hugh O'Neill. He had already been created a Baronet, of Cleggan in the County of Antrim, in 1929. O'Neill was the third son of Edward O'Neill, 2nd Baron O'Neill and the uncle of the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Terence O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of the Maine. Lord Rathcavan was a descendant of Edward Chichester, 1st Viscount Chichester, and consequently the present holder of the Barony is in remainder not only to the Barony of O'Neill but also to the Barony and Viscountcy of Chichester and the Earldom of Donegall, held by his kinsman the Marquess of Donegall. The Peerage of the United Kingdom comprises most peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union in 1801. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The word Unionist, simply meaning one espousing a union, has a number of connotations, depending on context: Unionists are people in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales who were historically in favour of uniting their nations into a United Kingdom, or who in modern times wish their nations to remain part... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Right Honourable Terence Marne ONeill, Baron ONeill of the Maine (10 September 1914–12 June 1990) was the fourth Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. ... Edward Chichester, 1st Viscount Chichester (1568) - (July 8, 1648) was the younger brother of Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester. ... Marquess of Donegall is a title in the Peerage of Ireland, created in 1791 for the Earl of Donegall. ...
The Heir Apparent is the present holder's son Hon. Francois Hugh Nial O'Neill (b. 26 Jun 1984) 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Rt Hon. ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
BaronRathcavan, of The Braid in the County of Antrim, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
O'Neill was the third son of Edward O'Neill, 2nd Baron O'Neill and the uncle of the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Terence O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of the Maine.
Lord Rathcavan was a descendant of Edward Chichester, 1st Viscount Chichester, and consequently the present holder of the Barony is in remainder not only to the Barony of O'Neill but also to the Barony and Viscountcy of Chichester and the Earldom of Donegall, held by his kinsman the Marquess of Donegall.
Feeds |
Contact