Thomas Burgh (died 1759)
Thomas Burgh (English: /ˈbɜːr/; BER; 1707 – 23 June 1759) was an Irish politician who was MP for Naas (1731–1759).
Thomas Burgh | |
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| Member of Parliament for Naas | |
| In office 1731–1759 | |
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| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1707 |
| Died | 1759 (aged 51–52) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Burgh Mary Smyth |
| Relatives | Richard Burgh (brother) Walter Hussey Burgh (nephew) |
Biography
Burgh was the son of the military engineer and architect Colonel Thomas Burgh MP and Mary Smyth. He represented Naas as a Member of Parliament in the Irish House of Commons between 1731 and his death in 1759.[1] His successor as MP was his younger brother, Richard Burgh.
References
- E. M. Johnston-Liik, MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800 (Ulster Historical Foundation, 2006), p.74 (Retrieved 22 February 2016).
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