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William Henry Burton

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William Henry Burton (1739–1818) was an Irish politician.[1]

Burton was born in County Carlow and educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, Dublin.[2] He served as a captain in the 13th Dragoons from 1766 to 1770.

Burton represented Gowran from 1761 until 1768 and County Carlow from 1768 until 1802.[3]

References

  1. ^ Dictionary of Irish Biography
  2. ^ Alumni Dublinenses: a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860), George Dames Burtchaell/Thomas Ulick Sadleir p. 120: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
  3. ^ Leigh Rayment's historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons. Cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.