, b. 20 December 1896, d. 14 February 1952
1st Regiment of Dragoons; ADC to the Lieutenant-General and Governor-General of Ireland 1921; OBE 1922
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Gerald Ralph Desmond Browne, 7th Earl of Kenmare was born on 20 December 1896.1 He was the son of Valentine Charles Browne, 5th Earl of Kenmare and Hon. Elizabeth Baring.1 He died on 14 February 1952 at age 55.
Gerald Ralph Desmond Browne, 7th Earl of Kenmare was educated at Oratory School, South Kensington, London, England.2 He gained the rank of Major in the service of the 1st Dragoons.2 He fought in the First World War between 1916 and 1918.2 He was invested as a Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1922.2 He succeeded to the title of 5th Baron Kenmare of Killarney, co. Kerry [U.K., 1856] on 20 September 1943.2 He succeeded to the title of 7th Viscount Castlerosse [I., 1801] on 20 September 1943.2 He succeeded to the title of 7th Earl of Kenmare [I., 1801] on 20 September 1943.2 He succeeded to the title of 7th Viscount Kenmare [I., 1798] on 20 September 1943.2 He succeeded to the title of 13th Baronet Browne, of Mohaliffe, co. Kerry [I., 1622] on 20 September 1943.2 He succeeded to the title of 7th Baron Castlerosse [I., 1798] on 20 September 1943.2 On his death, his titles became extinct