About Chichester Fortescue
Lived 1718 – 1757 (aged 39). Chichester Fortescue was a politician.
Chichester Fortescue (5 June 1718 – 16 July 1757) was an Irish Member of Parliament.
He represented Trim in the Irish House of Commons between 1747 and 1757.
In 1743 he married The Hon. Elizabeth Colley Wesley, daughter of Richard Wesley, 1st Baron Mornington and sister of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. Their children included Thomas, also an MP; Elizabeth, who married William Kerr, 5th Marquess of Lothian; Chichester, an admiral and MP; and Gerald, who served as Ulster King of Arms.
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Who was Chichester Fortescue?
Irish politician 1718-1757
When was Chichester Fortescue born?
Chichester Fortescue was born on 5 June 1718.
When did Chichester Fortescue die?
Chichester Fortescue died on 16 July 1757.
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Chichester Fortescue was a politician.
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· Wikipedia: Chichester Fortescue
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