He became Viscount Powerscourt in 1844 on the death of Richard Wingfield, 6th Viscount Powerscourt and was appointed a Knight of the Order of St Patrick on 2 August 1871.
He became Viscount Powerscourt in 1844 on the death of Richard Wingfield. He was appointed a Knight of the Order of St Patrick on 2 August 1871. Richard Wingfield was 6th Viscount Powerscourt.