Herbert Cairns, 3rd Earl Cairns
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Herbert John Cairns was the 3rd Earl Cairns
, succeeding to the title on the death of his older brother Arthur William Cairns
, the 2nd Earl, in 1890.
Born in London in 1863, he was the third son of Hugh MacCalmont Cairns
, 1st Earl Cairns
, a British
statesman who served as Lord Chancellor
of the United Kingdom
during the first two ministries of Benjamin Disraeli, and Mary Harriet MacNeile. Cairns was educated at Wellington College
, Berkshire
. He was a partner in the Elswick Ordnance Company. On the death of his older brother Arthur William Cairns
on January 14 1890 Cairns succeeded to the titles of 3rd Baron Cairns of Garmoyle, Co. Antrim
, 3rd Viscount Garmoyle, Co. Antrim and 3rd Viscount Garmoyle, Co. Antrim.
He died on 14 January 1905 aged 41 at Union Golf Club, Cannes
, France
; he was unmarried. Cairns was buried on 23 January 1905 at Bournemouth
in Hampshire
.
He was succeeded to the title Earl Cairns
by his younger brother Wilfred Dallas Cairns, 4th Earl Cairns
Earl Cairns
Earl Cairns is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1878 for the prominent lawyer and Conservative politician Hugh Cairns, 1st Baron Cairns. He was Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom in 1868 and from 1874 to 1880...
, succeeding to the title on the death of his older brother Arthur William Cairns
Arthur William Cairns, 2nd Earl Cairns
Arthur William Cairns was the Second Earl Cairns, succeeding to the title on the death of his father the first Earl Cairns on April 2 1885.-Early life:...
, the 2nd Earl, in 1890.
Born in London in 1863, he was the third son of Hugh MacCalmont Cairns
Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns
Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns PC, QC was a British statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom during the first two ministries of Benjamin Disraeli. He was one of the most prominent Conservative statesmen in the House of Lords during this period of Victorian politics...
, 1st Earl Cairns
Earl Cairns
Earl Cairns is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1878 for the prominent lawyer and Conservative politician Hugh Cairns, 1st Baron Cairns. He was Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom in 1868 and from 1874 to 1880...
, a British
United Kingdom
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statesman who served as Lord Chancellor
Lord Chancellor
The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, or Lord Chancellor, is a senior and important functionary in the government of the United Kingdom. He is the second highest ranking of the Great Officers of State, ranking only after the Lord High Steward. The Lord Chancellor is appointed by the Sovereign...
of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
during the first two ministries of Benjamin Disraeli, and Mary Harriet MacNeile. Cairns was educated at Wellington College
Wellington College, Berkshire
-Former pupils:Notable former pupils include historian P. J. Marshall, architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, impressionist Rory Bremner, Adolphus Cambridge, 1st Marquess of Cambridge, author Sebastian Faulks, language school pioneer John Haycraft, political journalist Robin Oakley, actor Sir Christopher...
, Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
. He was a partner in the Elswick Ordnance Company. On the death of his older brother Arthur William Cairns
Arthur William Cairns, 2nd Earl Cairns
Arthur William Cairns was the Second Earl Cairns, succeeding to the title on the death of his father the first Earl Cairns on April 2 1885.-Early life:...
on January 14 1890 Cairns succeeded to the titles of 3rd Baron Cairns of Garmoyle, Co. Antrim
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
, 3rd Viscount Garmoyle, Co. Antrim and 3rd Viscount Garmoyle, Co. Antrim.
He died on 14 January 1905 aged 41 at Union Golf Club, Cannes
Cannes
Cannes is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera, a busy tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival. It is a Commune of France in the Alpes-Maritimes department....
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
; he was unmarried. Cairns was buried on 23 January 1905 at Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the 2001 Census the town has a population of 163,444, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth...
in Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
.
He was succeeded to the title Earl Cairns
Earl Cairns
Earl Cairns is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1878 for the prominent lawyer and Conservative politician Hugh Cairns, 1st Baron Cairns. He was Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom in 1868 and from 1874 to 1880...
by his younger brother Wilfred Dallas Cairns, 4th Earl Cairns
Wilfred Cairns, 4th Earl Cairns
Lieutenant- Colonel Wilfred Dallas Cairns, 4th Earl Cairns, CMG, DL was a peer of the United Kingdom and a Rifle Brigade officer....
External links
- http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/people/mr-herbert-cairnsHerbert Cairns on HansardHansardHansard is the name of the printed transcripts of parliamentary debates in the Westminster system of government. It is named after Thomas Curson Hansard, an early printer and publisher of these transcripts.-Origins:...
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