Thomas Burgh (1754–1832)
Irish politician (1754–1832)
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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).
Preceded byRichard Allen
Charles John Crowle
Charles John Crowle
Succeeded bySir FitzGerald Aylmer, Bt
Arthur Burdett
Arthur Burdett
Preceded byGarret FitzGerald
Robert Graydon
Robert Graydon
Succeeded bySir FitzGerald Aylmer, Bt
Maurice Keating
Maurice Keating
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) |
| 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]
See also
- House of Burgh, an Anglo-Norman and Hiberno-Norman dynasty founded in 1193
