Death of Lord Barrymore'. Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore (14 August 1769 – 6 March 1793) was an English nobleman of Ireland, as well as an infamous rake, gambler, sportsman, theatrical enthusiast and womanizer. He was known as Hellgate and the Rake of Rakes. He was accidentally killed at Folkestone on 6 March 1793. When driving a gig his musket discharged while escorting French prisoners of war to Dover. The Times. London, 19 April 1840. Source: The Times, 19.04.1840, page 2.
Death of Lord Barrymore'. Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore (14 August 1769 – 6 March 1793) was an English nobleman of Ireland, as well as an infamous rake, gambler, sportsman, theatrical enthusiast and womanizer. He was known as Hellgate and the Rake of Rakes. He was accidentally killed at Folkestone on 6 March 1793. When driving a gig his musket discharged while escorting French prisoners of war to Dover. The Times. London, 19 April 1840. Source: The Times, 19.04.1840, page 2.