John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo
Irish politician and peer
About John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo
Lived 1729 – 1792 (aged 62–63).
John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo (; ; circa 1729 – 20 April 1792), styled Lord Naas (; ) until 1790, was an Irish politician and peer who was MP for Naas (1763–90).
Career
Bourke was the son of John Bourke, 1st Earl of Mayo and Mary Deane, daughter of Joseph Deane. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.
He sat in the Irish House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Naas between 1763 and 1790. That year he inherited his father's titles and assumed his seat in the Irish House of Lords.
Family He married Lady Mary Leeson (1734–1809), daughter of Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown and Cecilia Leigh, in February 1764. He died without issue.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo?
Irish politician and peer (c.1729–1792)
When was John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo born?
John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo was born in 1729.
When did John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo die?
John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo died on 20 April 1792.
What nationality was John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo?
John Bourke, 2nd Earl of Mayo's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Ireland.
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