Benjamin Guinness, 3rd Earl of Iveagh
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Arthur Francis Benjamin Guinness, 3rd Earl of Iveagh (20 May 1937 – 1992), known as Benjamin, was the son of Arthur Onslow Edward Guinness, Viscount Elveden, and Elizabeth Cecilia Hare. He inherited the title from his grandfather Rupert
in 1967.
He lived at Farmleigh
near Dublin and was chairman of Guinness
1961-1992. He was a trustee of two charitable housing associations, the Iveagh Trust
in Dublin and the Guinness Trust
in London.
He married Miranda Daphne Jane Smiley
, daughter of Major Michael Smiley, of Castle Fraser, Kenmay, Aberdeen
, on 12 March 1963 and they divorced in 1984. They had four children.
The Earldom of Iveagh
was created on 30 September 1919. The recipient, Edward Guinness
, had previously been created Viscount Iveagh in 1905 and Baron Iveagh in 1891.
Uniquely at the time, he was a member of two upper house
s simultaneously. He was in the British House of Lords
in 1967-92, and was appointed an Irish Senator by Liam Cosgrave
in 1973-77.
Benjamin died of cancer in Kensington and Chelsea
, London
, in 1992 at the age of 55. Benjamin's son, Ned Guinness, Viscount Elveden, succeeded to the title.
Rupert Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh
Rupert Edward Cecil Lee Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh KG CB CMG VD ADC FRS, , was an Anglo-Irish businessman, politician, oarsman and philanthropist. Born in London, he was the eldest son of Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh...
in 1967.
He lived at Farmleigh
Farmleigh
Farmleigh is the official Irish State guest house. It was formerly one of the Dublin residences of the Guinness family. It is situated on an elevated position above the River Liffey to the north-west of the Phoenix Park...
near Dublin and was chairman of Guinness
Guinness
Guinness is a popular Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness at St. James's Gate, Dublin. Guinness is directly descended from the porter style that originated in London in the early 18th century and is one of the most successful beer brands worldwide, brewed in almost...
1961-1992. He was a trustee of two charitable housing associations, the Iveagh Trust
Iveagh Trust
The Iveagh Trust is a provider of affordable housing in and around Dublin, Ireland. It was initially a component of the Guinness Trust, founded in 1890 by Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, great-grandson of the founder of the Guinness Brewery, to help homeless people in Dublin and London...
in Dublin and the Guinness Trust
Guinness Trust
The Guinness Trust is the oldest member of the Guinness Partnership, a group of housing associations. It is a UK registered charity providing affordable housing....
in London.
He married Miranda Daphne Jane Smiley
Miranda Guinness
Miranda Guinness, Countess of Iveagh was the daughter of Major Michael Smiley, of Castle Fraser, Kenmay, Aberdeen.-Marriage and issue:...
, daughter of Major Michael Smiley, of Castle Fraser, Kenmay, Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
, on 12 March 1963 and they divorced in 1984. They had four children.
The Earldom of Iveagh
Earl of Iveagh
Earl of Iveagh is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1919 for the businessman and philanthropist Edward Guinness, 1st Viscount Iveagh. He was the third son of Sir Benjamin Guinness, 1st Baronet, of Ashford, and the great-grandson of Arthur Guinness, the founder of the...
was created on 30 September 1919. The recipient, Edward Guinness
Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh
Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, KP, GCVO, FRS was an Irish philanthropist and businessman.-Public life:...
, had previously been created Viscount Iveagh in 1905 and Baron Iveagh in 1891.
Uniquely at the time, he was a member of two upper house
Upper house
An upper house, often called a senate, is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house; a legislature composed of only one house is described as unicameral.- Possible specific characteristics :...
s simultaneously. He was in the British House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
in 1967-92, and was appointed an Irish Senator by Liam Cosgrave
Liam Cosgrave
Liam Cosgrave is an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach and as Leader of Fine Gael . He was a Teachta Dála from 1943 to 1981....
in 1973-77.
Benjamin died of cancer in Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a central London borough of Royal borough status. After the City of Westminster, it is the wealthiest borough in England....
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, in 1992 at the age of 55. Benjamin's son, Ned Guinness, Viscount Elveden, succeeded to the title.