THOMAS ORDE-POWLETT (1746–1807)—A SNAPSHOT OF HIS EDUCATION PLAN FOR IRELAND
By Tony Lyons Thomas Orde-Powlett, 1st Baron Bolton, was an English politician. In 1782 he was appointed to the privy council of Ireland and served as chief secretary from 1784 to 1787, providing him with an opportunity to express his commitment to raising the living standards of ordinary people. His work in the educational arena … Read more