Fitzmaurice, Gerald Henry (1865–1939), consular official and linguist, was born 15 July 1865 in Dublin, son of Henry Fitzmaurice, tea and commission agent, of Howth, Co. Dublin, and Margaret Fitzmaurice (née McKenny); he had one younger sister. He was educated at University…
Morray, David
Graves, Sir Robert Wyndham
Graves, Sir Robert Wyndham (1858–1934), consular official and diplomatist, was born 16 July 1858 at Parknasilla, Co. Kerry, fifth son of Dr Charles Graves (qv), bishop of Limerick, and Selina Graves (née Cheyne). He was brother of…
Ryan, Sir Andrew
Ryan, Sir Andrew (1876–1949), consular official and diplomat, was born 5 November 1876 in Cork, son of Edward Ryan, soap and candle manufacturer of Douglas, Cork. He was educated at the Christian Brothers College, Cork; QCC, receiving his…
Stewart, Maj. Charles
Stewart, Maj. Charles (1764–1837), soldier and oriental scholar, was born in Lisburn, Co. Antrim, eldest son of Capt. Poyntz Stewart, 1st (Royal Scots) Regiment, of Lisburn, and Magdalene Stewart (née Gayer). In 1781 he entered the service of the East India Company, which he left in…
Watson, Sir Charles Moore
Watson, Sir Charles Moore (1844–1916), imperial soldier and administrator, was born 10 July 1844 in Dublin, second son of William Watson, civil engineer and JP, of Dublin, and Sarah, daughter of the Rev. Moore Morgan (rector of Dunlavin, Co…