Richard Preston | |
|---|---|
| Earl of Desmond | |
| Tenure | 1619–1628 |
| Died | 28 October 1628 |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Butler |
| Issue Detail | Elizabeth |
| Father | Richard Preston of Whitehill |
Sir Richard Preston, 1st Earl of Desmond (died 1628) was a favourite of King James VI and I of Scotland and England. In 1609 the king made him Lord Dingwall. In 1614 he married him to Elizabeth Butler, the only child of Black Tom, the 10th Earl of Ormond. In 1619 he created him Earl of Desmond.