John Sullivan (MP)
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John Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Ashburton | |
| In office 1811–1818 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Palk Lord Charles Bentinck |
| Succeeded by | Sir Lawrence Vaughan Palk Sir John Copley |
| Member of Parliament for Aldborough | |
| In office 1802–1806 | |
| Preceded by | John Blackburn Charles Duncombe |
| Succeeded by | Henry Fynes Gilbert Jones |
| Member of Parliament for Old Sarum | |
| In office 1790–1796 | |
| Preceded by | George Hardinge The Hon. John Villiers |
| Succeeded by | George Hardinge The Earl of Mornington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1749 |
| Died | 31 October 1839 (aged 90) |
| Spouse |
Lady Henrietta Hobart
(m. 1789; died 1828) |
| Relations | Charles Stuart |
| Parent(s) | Benjamin Sullivan Bridget Limric |
John Sullivan PC (7 April 1749 – 31 October 1839), of Richings Park, Buckinghamshire, was an English Member of Parliament who served as Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
Sullivan was born on 7 April 1749. He was the second son of Benjamin Sullivan of Dromeragh, County Cork, and Bridget Limric. His elder brother Sir Benjamin Sullivan was appointed a Judge in Madras, India in 1801. His younger brother was Sir Richard Sullivan, 1st Baronet, MP for New Romney. His father served as Clerk of the Crown for County Cork and County Waterford.[1]
His maternal grandfather was the Rev. Dr. Paul Limric of Schull, County Cork.[1] Through his brother Richard, he was uncle to Sir Henry Sullivan, 2nd Baronet and Rev. Frederick Sullivan, among others.
He was educated at Greenwich Academy until 1764. Like his brothers Benjamin and Richard, John travelled to India through the influence of their relative, Laurence Sulivan, the Chairman of the British East India Company.[1]
