John Crichton
About John Crichton
Lived 1772 – 1833 (aged 60).
John Creighton (1772-1833) was an Irish politician and soldier.
Creighton was born in County Fermanagh and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He represented Armagh County from 1797 to 1800 when he became Governor of Hurst Castle. He married Jane Weldon in 1797 and died in 1833. He was the son of John Creighton the First Earl (of) Erne (died 1828), the brother of Abraham Creighton the Second Earl (of) Erne (died 1842) and the father of John Creighton (later Crichton ) the Third Earl (of) Erne(died 1885).
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Who was John Crichton?
(1772-1833)
When was John Crichton born?
John Crichton was born on 28 June 1772.
When did John Crichton die?
John Crichton died on 10 May 1833.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Creighton (British Army officer)
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