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'''Edward King Tenison''' (21 January 1805 – 19 June 1878)<ref>{{Rayment-hc|l|2|date=February 2018}}</ref><ref name="plantagenet"/> was an [[Ireland|Irish]] [[Whigs (British political party)|Whig]] and [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] politician and photographer.<ref name="bellsweekly">{{cite news|title=Leitrim (Country)|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001286/18470814/023/0002|accessdate=24 February 2018|work=[[Bell's Weekly Messenger]]|date=14 August 1847|page=2|via = [[British Newspaper Archive]]|url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref name="victoriancommons">{{cite web|title=MP of the Month: Edward King Tenison|url=https://victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2017/06/27/mp-of-the-month-edward-king-tenison/|website=The Victorian Commons|accessdate=24 February 2018|date=June 27, 2017}}</ref>
'''Edward King Tenison''' (21 January 1805 – 19 June 1878)<ref>{{Rayment-hc|l|2|date=February 2018}}</ref><ref name="plantagenet"/> was an Irish [[Whigs (British political party)|Whig]] and [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] politician and photographer.<ref name="bellsweekly">{{cite news|title=Leitrim (Country)|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001286/18470814/023/0002|accessdate=24 February 2018|work=[[Bell's Weekly Messenger]]|date=14 August 1847|page=2|via = [[British Newspaper Archive]]|url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref name="victoriancommons">{{cite news|title=MP of the Month: Edward King Tenison|url=https://victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2017/06/27/mp-of-the-month-edward-king-tenison/|website=The Victorian Commons|accessdate=24 February 2018|date=27 June 2017}}</ref>


==Early life and family==
==Early life and family==
Born in 1805 at [[Kilronan Castle]],<ref name="ballinamore">{{cite web|title=Fr. Liam Kelly's Lecture in Ballinamore Library|url=http://www.ballinamore.ie/index.php?id=348|website=Ballinamore|accessdate=24 February 2018|date=11 November 2013}}</ref> King Tenison was the son of Thomas Tenison and Lady Frances King.<ref name="irelandreaching">{{cite web|title=Edward King Tenison|url=https://www.irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy/ancestor-database/edward-king-tenison|website=Ireland Reaching Out|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref><ref name="thepeerage"/> He was also the grandson of [[Edward King, 1st Earl of Kingston]], and cousin of [[Robert King, 6th Earl of Kingston]]. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Trinity College, Cambridge]] where he achieved an [[Master of the Arts|MA]] before, in 1825, joining the army and serving as an officer of the [[14th King's Hussars|14th Light Dragoons]] until 1836.<ref name="victoriancommons"/><ref name="ballinamore"/>
Born in 1805 at [[Kilronan Castle]],<ref name="ballinamore">{{cite web|title=Fr. Liam Kelly's Lecture in Ballinamore Library|url=http://www.ballinamore.ie/index.php?id=348|website=Ballinamore|accessdate=24 February 2018|date=11 November 2013|archive-date=24 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124104406/http://ballinamore.ie/index.php?id=348|url-status=dead}}</ref> King Tenison was the son of Thomas Tenison and Lady Frances King.<ref name="irelandreaching">{{cite web|title=Edward King Tenison|url=https://www.irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy/ancestor-database/edward-king-tenison|website=Ireland Reaching Out|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref><ref name="thepeerage"/> He was also the grandson of [[Edward King, 1st Earl of Kingston]], and cousin of [[Robert King, 6th Earl of Kingston]]. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and [[Trinity College, Cambridge]] where he achieved an [[Master of the Arts|MA]] before, in 1825, joining the army and serving as an officer of the [[14th King's Hussars|14th Light Dragoons]] until 1836.<ref name="victoriancommons"/><ref name="ballinamore"/>


Having retired from the army, he then served as a [[Justice of the Peace]] and [[High Sheriff]] for [[County Leitrim]], [[County Roscommon]] and [[County Sligo]], and later became a [[Lord Lieutenant]] for Roscommon and Sligo.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>
Having retired from the army, he then served as a [[Justice of the Peace]] and [[High Sheriff]] for [[County Leitrim]], County Roscommon and [[County Sligo]], and later became a [[Lord Lieutenant]] for Roscommon and Sligo.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>


In 1838, he married travel writer and artist Lady Louisa Mary Anne Anson, daughter of [[Thomas Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield]] and Louisa Catherine Philips.<ref name="thepeerage">{{cite web|title=Lt.-Col. Edward King-Tenison|url=http://www.thepeerage.com/p1788.htm#i17874|website=The Peerage|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref><ref name="victoriancommons"/><ref name="plantagenet">{{cite book|author1=The Marquis of Ruvigny and Ranieval|title=The Plantagenet Roll of the Blood Royal: The Mortimer-Percy Volume|date=2013|publisher=Heritage Books|isbn=9780788418723|page=542|edition=reprint|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=uOHHuwI8tD4C&pg=PA542&lpg=PA542&dq=%22edward+king-tenison%22&source=bl&ots=v5fiGE00fG&sig=lD0-fL7DHUeGf_wj5j1rDeXkulE&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiMxPW1hL_ZAhVEAcAKHW3OAOQ4ChDoAQg-MAU#v=onepage&q=%22edward%20king-tenison%22&f=false}}</ref> Together, they had two children: Louisa Frances Mary (died 1868) and Florence Margaret Christine Tenison (1845–1907).<ref>{{cite web|title=Henry Ernest Newcomen [King later King-Tenison], 8th Earl of Kingston|url=http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/online/content/kingston1768.htm|website=Cracroft's Peerage|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Belmont|first1=Timothy|title=Kilronan Castle|url=http://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/kilronan-castle.html|website=Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland|accessdate=24 February 2018|date=7 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="thepeerage"/>
In 1838, he married travel writer and artist [[Lady Louisa Tenison|Lady Louisa Anson]], daughter of [[Thomas Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield]] and Louisa Catherine Philips.<ref name="thepeerage">{{cite web|title=Lt.-Col. Edward King-Tenison|url=http://www.thepeerage.com/p1788.htm#i17874|website=The Peerage|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref><ref name="victoriancommons"/><ref name="plantagenet">{{cite book|author1=The Marquis of Ruvigny and Ranieval|title=The Plantagenet Roll of the Blood Royal: The Mortimer-Percy Volume|date=2013|publisher=Heritage Books|isbn=9780788418723|page=542|edition=reprint|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uOHHuwI8tD4C&q=%22edward+king-tenison%22&pg=PA542}}</ref> Together, they had two children: Louisa Frances Mary (died 1868) and Florence Margaret Christine Tenison (1845–1907).<ref>{{cite web|title=Henry Ernest Newcomen [King later King-Tenison], 8th Earl of Kingston|url=http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/kingston1768.htm|website=Cracroft's Peerage|accessdate=24 February 2018}}</ref><ref name="thepeerage"/>


==Photography==
==Photography==
In the 1840s, he took up photography, beginning with [[daguerreotype]]s and [[paper negative]]s, after receiving a licence granted by former [[Chippenham (UK Parliament constituency)|Chippenham]] MP [[William Henry Fox Talbot]].
In the 1840s, he took up photography, beginning with [[daguerreotype]]s and [[paper negative]]s, after receiving a licence granted by former [[Chippenham (UK Parliament constituency)|Chippenham]] MP [[William Henry Fox Talbot]].{{fact|date=January 2020}}
[[File:Córdoba (1852) - E.K. Tenison.jpg|thumb|right|King Tenison's photo of [[Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba]] in Spain, taken in 1852]]
[[File:Córdoba (1852) - E.K. Tenison.jpg|thumb|right|King Tenison's photo of [[Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba]] in Spain, taken in 1852]]
Between 1850 and 1852, King Tenison and his wife travelled in [[Spain]] for their artwork where, as an early adopter of the [[calotype]] photographic process, he aroused suspicion and curiosity due to his bulky equipment and outdoor work. The work was later published as ''Memories of Spain'' in 1854, while his wife's 50 lithographs appeared in ''Castile and Anadalucia'' in 1853.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>
Between 1850 and 1852, King Tenison and his wife travelled in Spain for their artwork where, as an early adopter of the [[calotype]] photographic process, he aroused suspicion and curiosity due to his bulky equipment and outdoor work. The work was later published as ''Memories of Spain'' in 1854, while his wife's 50 lithographs appeared in ''Castile and Anadalucia'' in 1853.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>


In 1853, he joined the [[Royal Photographic Society|Photographic Society of London]], and first displayed his work at the [[Great Industrial Exhibition (1853)|Great Industrial Exhibition]] in [[Dublin]]. The next year, he then helped to found the Dublin Photographic Society.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>
In 1853, he joined the [[Royal Photographic Society|Photographic Society of London]], and first displayed his work at the [[Great Industrial Exhibition (1853)|Great Industrial Exhibition]] in Dublin. The next year, he then helped to found the Dublin Photographic Society.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>


Further works of his were later put on display in London between 1854 and 1855, encompassing photos taken using calotype and waxed paper processes in Spain, [[Belgium]] and [[Normandy]]. He then travelled to [[Algeria]], before concluding his career taking photos in his home nation of [[Ireland]].<ref name="victoriancommons"/>
Further works of his were later put on display in London between 1854 and 1855, encompassing photos taken using calotype and waxed paper processes in Spain, [[Belgium]] and [[Normandy]]. He then travelled to [[Algeria]], before concluding his career taking photos in his home nation of Ireland.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>


An album of his work, calotypes and salt print photos of Ireland taken in 1858, is now preserved in the [[National Photographic Archive]] in [[Dublin]], while further work is held in private collections. In 1999, one album was sold at [[Christie's]] for more than $10,000.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>
An album of his work, calotypes and salt print photos of Ireland taken in 1858, is now preserved in the [[National Photographic Archive]] in Dublin, while further work is held in private collections. In 1999, one album was sold at [[Christie's]] for more than $10,000.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>


==Political career==
==Political career==
King Tenison first stood for election in [[United Kingdom general election, 1830|1830]] at [[Roscommon (UK Parliament constituency)|Roscommon]] but was unsuccessful. He was later elected MP for [[Leitrim (UK Parliament constituency)|Leitrim]] in [[United Kingdom general election, 1847|1847]]<ref name="bellsweekly"/> - standing on civil and religious liberty, opposing anti-Catholic measures - but stood down at the [[United Kingdom general election, 1852|next general election in 1852]]. King Tenison sought to be MP for the seat again in [[United Kingdom general election, 1857|1857]] as well as in [[United Kingdom general election, 1859|1859]] for Roscommon, but was both times unsuccessful. He also stood at a [[Sligo Borough by-election, 1860|by-election]] in [[Sligo Borough (UK Parliament constituency)|Sligo Borough]] in 1860, but retired from the race after refusing to offer bribes to Liberal electors. His final attempt for parliament in [[United Kingdom general election, 1865|1865]], at Leitrim, was also unsuccessful.<ref name="walker">{{cite book|editor1-last=Walker|editor1-first=B.M.|title=Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922|date=1978|publisher=Royal Irish Academy|location=Dublin|isbn=0901714127}}</ref><ref name="victoriancommons"/>
King Tenison first stood for election in [[1830 United Kingdom general election|1830]] at [[Roscommon (UK Parliament constituency)|Roscommon]] but was unsuccessful. He was later elected MP for [[Leitrim (UK Parliament constituency)|Leitrim]] in [[1847 United Kingdom general election|1847]]<ref name="bellsweekly"/> – standing on civil and religious liberty, opposing anti-Catholic measures – but stood down at the [[1852 United Kingdom general election|next general election in 1852]]. King Tenison sought to be MP for the seat again in [[1857 United Kingdom general election|1857]] as well as in [[1859 United Kingdom general election|1859]] for Roscommon, but was both times unsuccessful. He also stood at a [[1860 Sligo Borough by-election|by-election]] in [[Sligo Borough (UK Parliament constituency)|Sligo Borough]] in 1860, but retired from the race after refusing to offer bribes to Liberal electors. His final attempt for parliament in [[1865 United Kingdom general election|1865]], at Leitrim, was also unsuccessful.<ref name="walker">{{cite book|editor1-last=Walker|editor1-first=B.M.|title=Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801–1922|date=1978|publisher=Royal Irish Academy|location=Dublin|isbn=0901714127}}</ref><ref name="victoriancommons"/>


==Death==
==Death==
King Tenison died at [[Kilronan Castle]] in June 1878, while his wife died at [[Trieste]], [[Italy]] in September 1882.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>
King Tenison died at [[Kilronan Castle]] in June 1878, while his wife died at [[Trieste]], Italy in September 1882.<ref name="victoriancommons"/>


==References==
==References==
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Edward King Tenison
Member of Parliament
for Leitrim
In office
12 August 1847 – 26 July 1852
Preceded bySamuel White
William Clements
Succeeded byHugh Lyons-Montgomery
John Brady
Personal details
Born21 January 1805
Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, County Roscommon, Ireland
Died19 June 1878(1878-06-19) (aged 73)
Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, County Roscommon, Ireland
Political partyWhig
Other political
affiliations		Liberal
Spouse
Lady Louisa Anson
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(m. 1838)​
Parent(s)Thomas Tenison
Lady Frances King
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge
Eton College

Edward King Tenison (21 January 1805 – 19 June 1878)[1][2] was an Irish Whig and Liberal politician and photographer.[3][4]

Early life and family

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Born in 1805 at Kilronan Castle,[5] King Tenison was the son of Thomas Tenison and Lady Frances King.[6][7] He was also the grandson of Edward King, 1st Earl of Kingston, and cousin of Robert King, 6th Earl of Kingston. He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge where he achieved an MA before, in 1825, joining the army and serving as an officer of the 14th Light Dragoons until 1836.[4][5]

Having retired from the army, he then served as a Justice of the Peace and High Sheriff for County Leitrim, County Roscommon and County Sligo, and later became a Lord Lieutenant for Roscommon and Sligo.[4]

In 1838, he married travel writer and artist Lady Louisa Anson, daughter of Thomas Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield and Louisa Catherine Philips.[7][4][2] Together, they had two children: Louisa Frances Mary (died 1868) and Florence Margaret Christine Tenison (1845–1907).[8][7]

Fotografie

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In the 1840s, he took up photography, beginning with daguerreotypes and paper negatives, after receiving a licence granted by former Chippenham MP William Henry Fox Talbot.[citation needed]

King Tenison's photo of Córdoba in Spain, taken in 1852

Between 1850 and 1852, King Tenison and his wife travelled in Spain for their artwork where, as an early adopter of the calotype photographic process, he aroused suspicion and curiosity due to his bulky equipment and outdoor work. The work was later published as Memories of Spain in 1854, while his wife's 50 lithographs appeared in Castile and Anadalucia in 1853.[4]

In 1853, he joined the Photographic Society of London, and first displayed his work at the Great Industrial Exhibition in Dublin. The next year, he then helped to found the Dublin Photographic Society.[4]

Further works of his were later put on display in London between 1854 and 1855, encompassing photos taken using calotype and waxed paper processes in Spain, Belgium and Normandy. He then travelled to Algeria, before concluding his career taking photos in his home nation of Ireland.[4]

An album of his work, calotypes and salt print photos of Ireland taken in 1858, is now preserved in the National Photographic Archive in Dublin, while further work is held in private collections. In 1999, one album was sold at Christie's for more than $10,000.[4]

Political career

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King Tenison first stood for election in 1830 at Roscommon but was unsuccessful. He was later elected MP for Leitrim in 1847[3] – standing on civil and religious liberty, opposing anti-Catholic measures – but stood down at the next general election in 1852. King Tenison sought to be MP for the seat again in 1857 as well as in 1859 for Roscommon, but was both times unsuccessful. He also stood at a by-election in Sligo Borough in 1860, but retired from the race after refusing to offer bribes to Liberal electors. His final attempt for parliament in 1865, at Leitrim, was also unsuccessful.[9][4]

Death

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King Tenison died at Kilronan Castle in June 1878, while his wife died at Trieste, Italy in September 1882.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "L" (part 2)
  2. ^ a b The Marquis of Ruvigny and Ranieval (2013). The Plantagenet Roll of the Blood Royal: The Mortimer-Percy Volume (reprint ed.). Heritage Books. p. 542. ISBN 9780788418723.
  3. ^ a b "Leitrim (Country)". Bell's Weekly Messenger. 14 August 1847. p. 2. Retrieved 24 February 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "MP of the Month: Edward King Tenison". The Victorian Commons. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Fr. Liam Kelly's Lecture in Ballinamore Library". Ballinamore. 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 24 November 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  6. ^ "Edward King Tenison". Ireland Reaching Out. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  7. ^ a b c "Lt.-Col. Edward King-Tenison". The Peerage. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Henry Ernest Newcomen [King later King-Tenison], 8th Earl of Kingston". Cracroft's Peerage. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  9. ^ Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801–1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.
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1847 – 1852
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