About John Heard
Lived 1788 – 1862 (aged 73–74). John Heard was a British and Irish politician.
John Isaac Heard MP (1787 – 1 September 1862) was an Irish Whig politician. He sat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 1852 to 1859.
Born in Kinsale, County Cork, Heard was the son of John Heard and Rachel, daughter of Isaac Servatt. He was admitted to Peterhouse, Cambridge in 1804, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1808. He married Mary Wilkes, daughter of Hope Wilkes, in 1808, and they had six children: Joh Wilkes Heard (1811–1825); Robert Heard (born 1815); Martha Ann Heard (1809–1834); Catherine Jane Heard (born 1810); Mary Heard (born 1812); and, Eleanor (1814–1840).
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Heard's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Heard's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Heard?
politician, died 1862
When was John Heard born?
John Heard was born in 1788 in Kinsale.
When did John Heard die?
John Heard died on 1 September 1862 in Kinsale.
What was John Heard's occupation?
John Heard was a politician.
What nationality was John Heard?
John Heard was British and Irish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Heard. https://biography.guide/john-heard-politician/
MLA: "John Heard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-heard-politician/.
Chicago: "John Heard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-heard-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC