Third Earl of Roden
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Third Earl of Roden
ROBERT JOCELYN, third earl of RODEN - Irish peer, depicted pointing to the Petition of Protestants of Ireland. with his autograph Date: 1788 - 1870
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1788 Autograph Depicted Jocelyn Peer Petition Pointing Protestants Roden
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In this historic photograph, the Third Earl of Roden, Robert Jocelyn (1788-1870), is depicted with great solemnity as he points to the Petition of Protestants of Ireland, an important document from the late 18th century that highlighted the grievances and demands of the Protestant community in Ireland. The image, which dates from between 1788 and 1870, captures the earl's deep engagement with the issues that affected his Irish subjects, reflecting his role as a prominent Irish peer and statesman. The Petition of Protestants of Ireland, presented to the British Parliament in 1791, outlined the religious and political discrimination faced by Protestants in Ireland, particularly in relation to the Catholic majority and the power of the Catholic Church. The petition called for greater religious freedom, the repeal of certain penal laws, and the protection of Protestant property rights. Robert Jocelyn, who was born in County Meath, Ireland, was a member of one of the oldest Anglo-Irish families and held significant political influence in the region. He served as a Member of Parliament for Trim from 1806 to 1812 and was appointed as a Privy Counsellor in 1825. Jocelyn was also a patron of education and established a number of schools in County Meath. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex history of religious and political tensions in Ireland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as well as the role of influential figures like the Third Earl of Roden in shaping the political landscape of the time. The earl's connection to the Petition of Protestants of Ireland underscores his commitment to the rights and concerns of his Protestant constituents, making this image an important historical artifact.
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