About George Knox
Lived 1765 – 1827 (aged 62). George Knox was a politician.
George Knox PC, FRS (14 January 1765 – 13 June 1827), was an Irish Tory politician.
Biography Knox was the fifth son of Thomas Knox, 1st Viscount Northland. In 1790, Knox entered the Irish House of Commons for Dungannon. Subsequently, he sat for Dublin University until the Act of Union in 1801. Thereafter Knox sat as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom Parliament and represented Dublin University from 1801 to 1807. He was also elected for Dungannon in 1801 and 1806, but chose to represent Dublin University both times.
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Who was George Knox?
Irish Tory politician (1765-1827)
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George Knox was born on 14 January 1765.
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George Knox died on 13 June 1827.
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George Knox was a politician.
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