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Thomas Burgh (died 1759)

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Thomas Burgh
Member of Parliament for Naas
In office
1731–1759
Serving with John Bourke
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born1707 (1707)
Died1759 (aged 51–52)
NationalityIrish
Parent(s)Thomas Burgh
Mary Smyth
RelativesRichard Burgh (brother)
Walter Hussey Burgh (nephew)

Thomas Burgh (English: /ˈbɜːr/; BER; 1707 – 23 June 1759) was an Irish politician who was MP for Naas (1731–1759).

Biography

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Burgh was the son of the military engineer and architect Colonel Thomas Burgh MP and Mary Smyth. He represented Naas as a Member of Parliament in the Irish House of Commons between 1731 and his death in 1759.[1] His successor as MP was his younger brother, Richard Burgh.

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Citations

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  1. ^ Johnston-Liik, E. M. (2006). MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800. Ulster Historical Foundation. p. 74. Retrieved 22 February 2016.

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Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Naas
1731–1759
With: John Bourke
Succeeded by