William Henry Burton
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
[edit]- ^ Dictionary of Irish Biography
- ^ 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
- ^ 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.
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