About James Grattan
Lived 1785 – 1854 (aged 69). James Grattan was a British and Irish politician.
James Grattan (7 April 1783 – 21 October 1854) was an Irish Whig politician and army officer.
Family and early life Grattan was the first son of Irish Patriot Party MP Henry Grattan and Henrietta née Fitzgerald, daughter of Nicholas Fitzgerald of Greensborough. He was also the brother of Henry Grattan (junior), who was also an MP. He was educated privately and then studied at Trinity College, Dublin from 1803 to 1808, before being admitted to King's Inns in 1809. In 1847, he married Lady Laura Maria Tollemache, daughter of William Tollemache, Lord Huntingtower and Catherine Rebecca née Gray. They had at least one daughter: Pauline Grattan (died 1908).
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Who was James Grattan?
British Member of Parliament (1785-1854)
When was James Grattan born?
James Grattan was born on 7 April 1785.
When did James Grattan die?
James Grattan died on 21 October 1854.
What was James Grattan's occupation?
James Grattan was a politician.
What nationality was James Grattan?
James Grattan was British and Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Grattan (Wicklow MP)
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