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John Claudius Beresford
Irish politician (1766–1846) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Claudius Beresford (23 October 1766 – 20 July 1846) was an Irish Tory Member of the UK Parliament representing Dublin City 1801–1804 and County Waterford 1806–1811.
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John Claudius Beresford | |
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![]() Portrait by William Cumming | |
Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
In office 1814–1815 | |
Preceded by | John Cash |
Succeeded by | Robert Shaw |
Member of Parliament for County Waterford | |
In office 6 January 1806 – June 1811 | |
Member of Parliament for Dublin City Irish Parliament (1798–1801) | |
In office 1798–1804 | |
Member of Parliament for Swords | |
In office 1790–1798 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 23 October 1766 |
Died | 20 July 1846 (aged 79) |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse | Elizabeth McKenzie Menzies |
Children | 5 |
Parent | John Beresford (father) |
Residence | 8 Buckingham Street (until 1812) |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Yeomanry |
Battles/wars | Irish Rebellion of 1798 |
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