Charles Bourchier

Charles Bourchier (1665-1716) was a soldier and politician who sat in the Irish House of Commons at various times between 1692 and 1716.

For the governor of Madras, see Charles Bourchier (governor).

Bourchier was a gentleman of the regiment of horse commanded by Lord Windsor. He married Barbara Harrison, daughter of Richard Harrison of Balls, Hertfordshire and MP for Lancaster. He was buried at the parish church of Clontarf, Dublin[1] At the 1692 Irish election he was elected Member of Parliament for Dungarvan and was re-elected for the parliament from 1695 to 1699. In 1715 he was elected MP for Armagh Boroughs and held the seat until his death.[2]

Bourchier died on 18 May 1716 aged 52. His son Richard Bourchier became Governor of Bombay.[1]

References
  1. John Gough Nichols The Herald and genealogist (Volume 8) London : John Bowyer Nichols and Sons
  2. Leigh Rayment's historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons. Cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.
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