About David Ross
Lived 1797 – 1851 (aged 53–54). David Ross was a British and Irish politician.
David Robert Ross (1797 – 27 July 1851) was an Irish Whig politician and army officer.
After unsuccessfully contesting the constituency at the 1841 general election, he was elected Whig MP for Belfast at a by-election in 1842—caused by the previous poll being declared void—and held the seat until 1847 when he did not seek re-election.
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Who was David Ross?
politician
When was David Ross born?
David Ross was born in 1797.
When did David Ross die?
David Ross died on 28 June 1851.
What was David Ross's occupation?
David Ross was a politician.
What nationality was David Ross?
David Ross was British and Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Ross. https://biography.guide/david-ross-politician/
MLA: "David Ross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-ross-politician/.
Chicago: "David Ross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-ross-politician/.
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