James Bernard, 2nd Earl of Bandon
James Bernard, 2nd Earl of Bandon (14 June 1785 – 31 October 1856) was an Irish Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons in three periods between 1806 and 1820. In 1830 inherited the peerage and sat in the House of Lords.
Bernard was the son of Francis Bernard, 1st Earl of Bandon and his wife Lady Catherine Henrietta Boyle, daughter of Richard Boyle, 2nd Earl of Shannon.[1] He was educated at St John’s College, Cambridge.[2]
Bernard died at Castle Bernard the age of 71.
Bernard married Mary Susan Albinia Brodrick, daughter of Rev. the Hon. Charles Brodrick, Archbishop of Cashel, at Cashel Cathedral on 13 March 1809. He was succeeded by his son Francis.[1]
References
- 1 2 Earls of Bandon
- ↑ "Bernard, Lord James (BNRT804J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by James Bernard
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir John Keane, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Youghal 1806 – 1807 |
Succeeded by Henry Boyle, Viscount Boyle |
| Preceded by Henry Boyle, Viscount Boyle George Ponsonby |
Member of Parliament for County Cork 1807 – 1812 With: George Ponsonby Viscount Ennismore |
Succeeded by Viscount Ennismore Viscount Kingsborough |
| Preceded by Sir John Keane, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Youghal 1818 – 1820 |
Succeeded by John Hyde |
| Preceded by Augustus Clifford |
Member of Parliament for Bandon 1820 – 1826 |
Succeeded by Viscount Duncannon |
| Preceded by Lord John Russell |
Member of Parliament for Bandon 1830 – 1831 |
Succeeded by Viscount Bernard |
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
| Preceded by Francis Bernard |
Earl of Bandon 1830–1856 |
Succeeded by Francis Bernard |
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