About Edward Ward
Lived 1753 – 1812 (aged 58–59). Edward Ward was an Irish politician.
Edward Ward (30 April 1753 – November 1812), His brothers were Nicholas Ward, 2nd Viscount Bangor and Robert Ward. In 1785, he and his uncle Sir John Parnell, 2nd Baronet petitioned the Irish House of Lords successfully to place Nicholas under disability.
Ward entered the Irish House of Commons in 1776, sitting for Bangor, the same constituency his father and his older brother had also represented, until 1776. Subsequently, he was returned for County Down until 1790. His third and oldest surviving son Edward succeeded as Viscount Bangor in 1827.
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Who was Edward Ward?
Irish politician; (1753-1812)
When was Edward Ward born?
Edward Ward was born on 30 April 1753.
When did Edward Ward die?
Edward Ward died in 1812.
What was Edward Ward's occupation?
Edward Ward was a politician.
What nationality was Edward Ward?
Edward Ward was Irish.
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· DBpedia: Edward Ward (politician)
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