Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington
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Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington (19 July 1735–22 May 1781) was an Irish politician and composer, best known today for fathering several distinguished British politicians. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and was elected its first Professor of Music in 1764. As a composer he is remembered chiefly for glees such as Here in cool grot and for a double Anglican chant.
Garret Wesley succeeded his father as 2nd Baron Mornington in 1758. In 1760, in recognition of his musical and philanthropic achievements, he was created Viscount Wellesley, of Dangan Castle in the County of Meath, and Earl of Mornington.
His children were:
- Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington (20 June 1760–26 September 1842)
- William Wellesley-Pole, 3rd Earl of Mornington, 1st Baron Maryborough (20 May 1763–22 February 1845)
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (c. 1 May 1769–14 September 1852)
- The Revd and Hon. Gerald Valerian Wellesley (7 December 1770–24 October 1848)
- Henry Wellesley, 1st Baron Cowley (20 January 1773–27 April 1847)
- Lady Anne Wellesley (1775–16 December 1844)
Four of Lord Mornington's five sons were created peers in the Peerages of Great Britain and the United Kingdom. The Marquessate of Wellesley and Barony of Maryborough are now extinct, whilst the Dukedom of Wellington and Barony of Cowley are extant. The Earldom of Mornington is held by the Dukes of Wellington, and the Barons Cowley have since been elevated to be Earls Cowley.
| Preceded by: Richard Wesley | Baron Mornington 1758-1781 | Succeeded by: Richard Wellesley |
| Preceded by: New Creation | Earl of Mornington 1760-1781 |
External links
- Article from thepeerage.com (http://www.thepeerage.com/p10256.htm#i102557)
Categories: Composers stubs | Irish composers | Classical era composers | 1735 births | 1781 deaths | Earls in the Peerage of Ireland
