Thomas Burgh (1754–1832)

For other Thomas Burghs, see Thomas Burgh.

Thomas Burgh
Member of Parliament for Harristown
In office 1783–1790 Serving with Sir FitzGerald Aylmer, Bt
Preceded by	Richard Allen Charles John Crowle
Succeeded by	Sir FitzGerald Aylmer, Bt Arthur Burdett
In office 1775–1776 Serving with Robert Graydon
Preceded by	Garret FitzGerald Robert Graydon
Succeeded by	Sir FitzGerald Aylmer, Bt Maurice Keating
Personal details
Born	Thomas Burgh (1754-01-25)January 25, 1754
Died	1832 (aged 77–78)
Nationality	Irish
Alma mater	Trinity College, Dublin

Thomas Burgh (25 January 1754 – 1832) was an Irish politician who was MP for Harristown in the Irish House of Commons (1775–1776 and 1783–1790) and Athy (1776–1783).

Biography

Burgh was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. Burgh represented Harristown in the Irish House of Commons between 1775 and 1776, before sitting for Athy from 1776 to 1783. He then returned to representing Harristown between 1783 and 1790.

See also

• House of Burgh, an Anglo-Norman and Hiberno-Norman dynasty founded in 1193

References

Bibliography

• Burtchaell, George Dames; Sadleir, Thomas Ulick (1935). Alumni Dublinenses: A Register of the Students, Graduates, Professors and Provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860). Dublin: Alex Thom and Co.
• Johnston-Liik, E. M. (2006). MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800. Ulster Historical Foundation. Retrieved 31 March 2020.