Benjamin Burton
Irish politician and privy councillor
About Benjamin Burton
Lived 1709 – 1763 (aged 53–54).
Benjamin Burton (1709–1767) was an Irish politician.
Burton was born in Dublin and educated at Eton and Trinity College, Dublin.
Burton represented Knocktopher from 1741 until 1760 and County Carlow from 1761 until his death. He was Commissioner of Revenue for Ireland and a Privy Councillor.
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Who was Benjamin Burton?
Irish politician and privy councillor
When was Benjamin Burton born?
Benjamin Burton was born on 19 January 1709.
When did Benjamin Burton die?
Benjamin Burton died in 1763.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Benjamin Burton (politician, born 1709)
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