Conor O'Brien, 19th Baron Inchiquin

Conor John Anthony O'Brien, 19th Baron Inchiquin

Conor John Anthony O'Brien, 19th Baron Inchiquin (born 24 September 1952) The O’Brien (Chief of the Name), Prince of Thomond, and 11th Baronet of Leamaneh, is an English-born Irish clan chief and holder of an Irish peerage.[1] He succeeded his first cousin, Conor O'Brien, 18th Baron Inchiquin, as the 19th Baron Inchiquin in June 2023.[2]

Early life and education

O'Brien was born in London on 24 September 1952.[3] He is the son of Murrough Richard O'Brien (1910–2000) and Joan Gladys O'Brien (1916–2004).[4] He was educated at Eton College, and went on to study French at the University of Montpellier in France.[5]

Family background

O'Brien is descended from the O'Brien dynasty, a noble family with lineage tracing back to Brian Boru, High King of Ireland.[6] His great-grandfather was Edward Donough O'Brien, 14th Baron Inchiquin (1839–1900).[7]

He succeeded to the title of Baron Inchiquin in June 2023 upon the death of his cousin, Conor O'Brien, 18th Baron Inchiquin (1943–2023).[8]

Personal life

O'Brien has two children: Fionn Murrough O'Brien (born 1987) and Slaney Victoria O'Brien (born 1989).[9]

References

  1. ^ "Conor O'Brien". Who's Who. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Conor O'Brien, 18th Baron Inchiquin". The Daily Telegraph. 14 July 2023.
  3. ^ Mosley, Charles (2003). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage. Vol. 2 (107th ed.). London: Burke's Peerage & Gentry. p. 2040.
  4. ^ Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage. Vol. 1 (150th ed.). London: Debrett's Ltd. 2019. pp. 1939–1945. ISBN 978-1-999767-0-5-1.
  5. ^ "Conor O'Brien". Who's Who. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  6. ^ Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage. Vol. 1 (150th ed.). London: Debrett's Ltd. 2019. pp. 1939–1945. ISBN 978-1-999767-0-5-1.
  7. ^ Mosley, Charles (2003). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage. Vol. 2 (107th ed.). London: Burke's Peerage & Gentry. p. 2040.
  8. ^ McNoughton, Ollie (11 July 2023). "The 18th Baron Inchiquin obituary". Tatler.
  9. ^ Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage. Vol. 1 (150th ed.). London: Debrett's Ltd. 2019. pp. 1939–1945. ISBN 978-1-999767-0-5-1.
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