Thomas Burgh (1754–1832)
Thomas Burgh (25 January 1754 – 1832) was an Irish politician who was MP for Harristown in the Irish House of Commons (1775–1776 and 1783–1790) and Athy (1776–1783).
Thomas Burgh | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Harristown | |
| In office 1783–1790 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Allen Charles John Crowle |
| Succeeded by | Sir FitzGerald Aylmer, Bt Arthur Burdett |
| In office 1775–1776 | |
| Preceded by | Garret FitzGerald Robert Graydon |
| Succeeded by | Sir FitzGerald Aylmer, Bt Maurice Keating |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Burgh January 25, 1754 |
| Died | 1832 (aged 77–78) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Biography
Burgh was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.[1]
Burgh represented Harristown in the Irish House of Commons between 1775 and 1776, before sitting for Athy from 1776 to 1783. He then returned to representing Harristown between 1783 and 1790.[2]
References
- Alumni Dublinenses : a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860), George Dames Burtchaell/Thomas Ulick Sadleir p. 113: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
- E. M. Johnston-Liik, MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800 (Ulster Historical Foundation, 2006), p.74 (Retrieved 31 March 2020).
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