Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County

Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County is in Baronet Ireland.

On 3rd November 1766 John Parnell 1st Baronet [aged 46] was created 1st Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County. Anne Ward Lady Parnell by marriage Lady Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 14th April 1782 John Parnell 1st Baronet [aged 62] died. His son John [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 5th December 1801 John Parnell 2nd Baronet [aged 56] died. His son John [aged 26] succeeded 3rd Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 30th July 1812 John Augustus Parnell 3rd Baronet [aged 37]. Henry Parnell 1st Baron Congleton [aged 36] succeeded 4th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 8th June 1842 Henry Parnell 1st Baron Congleton [aged 65] committed suicide by hanging having suffered for some time from ill-health and melancholy. His son John [aged 36] succeeded 2nd Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire, 5th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 23rd October 1883 John Vesey Parnell 2nd Baron Congleton [aged 78] died. His brother Henry [aged 74] succeeded 3rd Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire, 6th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 10th October 1890 Henry William Parnell 3rd Baron Congleton [aged 81] died. His son Henry [aged 51] succeeded 4th Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire, 7th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 12th November 1906 Henry Parnell 4th Baron Congleton [aged 67] died. His son Henry [aged 16] succeeded 5th Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire, 8th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 10th November 1914 Henry Parnell 5th Baron Congleton [aged 24] was killed in action. His brother John [aged 22] succeeded 6th Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire, 9th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy

The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.

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On 21st December 1932 John Parnell 6th Baron Congleton [aged 40] died. His son William [aged 7] succeeded 7th Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire, 10th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 12th October 1967 William Jared Parnell 7th Baron Congleton [aged 42] died. His brother Christopher [aged 37] succeeded 8th Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire, 11th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.

On 11th December 2015 Christopher Patrick Parnell 8th Baron Congleton [aged 85] died. His son John [aged 56] succeeded 9th Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire, 12th Baronet Parnell of Rathleague Queen's County.