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Sir John Burke, 2nd Baronet
British Whig politician and soldier (1782–1847) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Colonel Sir John Burke, 2nd Baronet, DL (1782 – 14 September 1847)[1] was an Irish soldier and Whig politician who was MP for County Galway (1830–2) and High Sheriff of County Galway (1838–9).
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Quick Facts MP for County Galway, Preceded by ...
Sir John Burke | |
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MP for County Galway | |
In office 1830–1832 | |
Preceded by | James Daly James Staunton Lambert |
Succeeded by | Thomas Barnwall Martin James Daly |
Personal details | |
Born | John Burke 1782 |
Died | 14 September 1847 |
Spouse | Elizabeth Mary Calcraft |
Children | Thomas Burke James Henry Burke |
Parent | Sir Thomas Burke, 1st Baronet |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge Royal Military College, Great Marlow |
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Years of service | 1804–1818 |
Rank | |
Unit | 98th Regiment of Foot |
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