1686 1 Apr
The rise of Stephen Rice
The rise of Stephen Rice of Dingle in King James II`s Irish administration
The distinguished lawyer, Stephen Rice, fifth son of James Rice of Ballynruddel, Dingle, and Phyllis, daughter of Edward Fanning of Limerick, was appointed Baron of the Exchequer and member of the Irish Privy Council by King James II. Rice had a noteworthy legal career in Limerick, where he had bought an estate. He was married to Mary, daughter of Thomas FitzGerald and Mabel Browne-FitzGerald of Ballygleaghan, Co. Limerick. Through this marriage, Rice became connected with the families of the Brownes of Kenmare and Hospital, and the Knights of Glin.
