Nathaniel Clements (1705 – May 1777) was an Irish politician and financial figure, important in the political and financial administration of Ireland in the mid-18th century.
Clements was the fifth son of Robert Clements (1664–1722). He married Hannah Gore, daughter of William Gore, D.D., Dean of Down, on 31 January 1730.
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Entrance to Clements' house where he lived many years in "Parisian luxury" 7 Henrietta Street, Dublin July 2011
Clements became Member of Parliament (MP) for Duleek in 1727 under the patronage of Luke Gardiner, a powerful political and business figure in Dublin. He commenced as a junior at the Irish Treasury in 1720 and held extensive offices there. He became the main financial manager of the British and Irish Government in Ireland during the period, and was de facto Minister for Finance from 1740 to 1777. He assumed the offices of Deputy Vice-Treasurer and Deputy Paymaster General on Gardiner's retirement in 1755. In 1761, Clements was returned for Cavan Borough in, holding this seat until 1768. In this year, he was elected for Roscommon as well as County Leitrim, and chose to sit for the latter. In 1776, Clements stood for again for Cavan Borough as well as Carrick and represented the latter constituency until his death in 1777.
Property developmentedit
Clements was appointed by King George II to the office of Chief Ranger of the Phoenix Park and Master of Game and built the Ranger's lodge (subsequently the Viceregal Lodge) to his own design in 1751.[1] He had an extensive property portfolio, including Abbotstown, County Dublin, estates in County Leitrim and County Cavan. He was a developer of property in Georgian Dublin, including part of Henrietta Street where he lived at No. 7 from 1734 to 1757, and Sackville Mall (now Upper O'Connell Street).[2]
He was one of the richest commoners in Ireland, notwithstanding his involvement in a failed banking venture in 1759.
Charitable activitiesedit
Clements was involved in many charitable activities including Dr Steevens' Hospital, the Erasmus Smith Educational Foundation, the Royal Hospital Kilmainham for retired soldiers, and others.
Familyedit
Nathaniel Clements and Hannah Gore had six children:
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nathaniel, clements, grandson, earl, leitrim, 1705, 1777, irish, politician, financial, figure, important, political, financial, administration, ireland, 18th, century, contents, early, history, career, property, development, charitable, activities, family, re. For his grandson see Nathaniel Clements 2nd Earl of Leitrim Nathaniel Clements 1705 May 1777 was an Irish politician and financial figure important in the political and financial administration of Ireland in the mid 18th century Contents 1 Early history 2 Career 3 Property development 4 Charitable activities 5 Family 6 References 7 See alsoEarly history editClements was the fifth son of Robert Clements 1664 1722 He married Hannah Gore daughter of William Gore D D Dean of Down on 31 January 1730 Career edit nbsp Entrance to Clements house where he lived many years in Parisian luxury 7 Henrietta Street Dublin July 2011 nbsp Clements became Member of Parliament MP for Duleek in 1727 under the patronage of Luke Gardiner a powerful political and business figure in Dublin He commenced as a junior at the Irish Treasury in 1720 and held extensive offices there He became the main financial manager of the British and Irish Government in Ireland during the period and was de facto Minister for Finance from 1740 to 1777 He assumed the offices of Deputy Vice Treasurer and Deputy Paymaster General on Gardiner s retirement in 1755 In 1761 Clements was returned for Cavan Borough in holding this seat until 1768 In this year he was elected for Roscommon as well as County Leitrim and chose to sit for the latter In 1776 Clements stood for again for Cavan Borough as well as Carrick and represented the latter constituency until his death in 1777 Property development editClements was appointed by King George II to the office of Chief Ranger of the Phoenix Park and Master of Game and built the Ranger s lodge subsequently the Viceregal Lodge to his own design in 1751 1 He had an extensive property portfolio including Abbotstown County Dublin estates in County Leitrim and County Cavan He was a developer of property in Georgian Dublin including part of Henrietta Street where he lived at No 7 from 1734 to 1757 and Sackville Mall now Upper O Connell Street 2 He was one of the richest commoners in Ireland notwithstanding his involvement in a failed banking venture in 1759 Charitable activities editClements was involved in many charitable activities including Dr Steevens Hospital the Erasmus Smith Educational Foundation the Royal Hospital Kilmainham for retired soldiers and others Family editNathaniel Clements and Hannah Gore had six children Robert Clements 1732 1804 created Earl of Leitrim in 1795 elected a representative peer in 1800 Rt Hon Henry Theophilus Clements MP Elizabeth m 1750 Francis Burton second Baron Conyngham Hannah m 1752 George Montgomery Ballyconnell MP Catherine m Eyre Massey 1st Baron Clarina Alice m 1773 Gen Sir Ralph Gore sixth Baronet created Earl of Ross References editMalcolmson Anthony 2005 Nathaniel Clements government and the governing elite in Ireland 1725 75 Dublin Four Courts Press ISBN 1 85182 913 X Archived from the original on 27 May 2006 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint bot original URL status unknown link Review Outline History of Aras an Uachtarain Aras an Uachtarain Retrieved 7 January 2013 The History of Aras an Uachtarain by Aras an Uachtarain Issuu issuu com 4 March 2015 Retrieved 15 November 2023 See also editIrish House of Commons Aras an UachtarainParliament of IrelandPreceded byThomas Trotter Stephen Ram Member of Parliament for Duleek1728 1761 With Stephen Ram 1728 1747Thomas Cooley 1747 1755Henry Monck 1755 1761 Succeeded byAndrew Ram Henry MonckPreceded byCosby Nesbitt Edward Weston Member of Parliament for Cavan Borough1761 1768 With Cosby Nesbitt Succeeded byCosby Nesbitt Thomas NesbittPreceded bySir Marcus Lowther Crofton 1st Bt Sir FitzGerald Aylmer 6th Bt Member of Parliament for Roscommon1768 1769 With Robert Sandford Succeeded byRobert Tighe Robert SandfordPreceded byTheophilus Jones John Wynne Member of Parliament for County Leitrim1768 1776 With William GoreWilliam Gore Succeeded byHenry Theophilus Clements Theophilus JonesPreceded byHenry Sandford Robert Clements Member of Parliament for Carrick1776 1777 With Robert Clements Succeeded byEdward Sneyd Robert ClementsPreceded byThomas Nesbitt Henry Theophilus Clements Member of Parliament for Cavan Borough1776 1777 With Thomas Nesbitt Succeeded byThomas Nesbitt John Clements Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nathaniel Clements amp oldid 1185861804, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
