John Rawdon
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John Dawson Rawdon (1804 – 5 May 1866)[1] was an Irish Whig politician and army officer.[2][3][4][5]
John Rawdon | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Armagh City | |
| In office 22 May 1840 – 9 July 1852 | |
| Preceded by | William Curry |
| Succeeded by | Ross Stephenson Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1804 |
| Died | 5 May 1866 (aged 61–62) |
| Party | Whig |
He was elected Whig MP for Armagh City at a by-election in 1840—caused by the resignation of William Curry—and held the seat until 1852 when he did not seek re-election.[4][5][6]
Rawdon also attained the army ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel and, in 1828, married Lady Dowager Cremorne.[5][6]
