About John Pomeroy
Lived 1724 – 1790 (aged 65–66). John Pomeroy was a British politician.
John Pomeroy (1724 – 10 June 1790) was an Irish general, the younger brother of Arthur Pomeroy, 1st Viscount Harberton.
Career He was elected to the Irish House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Carrick in 1755 and for Trim in May 1761.
On 9 March 1762 he was promoted from Lieutenant-Colonel to Colonel of Foot, and later to Major-General. He served in North America, including at the Battle of Bunker Hill. and promoted to Lieutenant-General on 6 September 1777.
In 1783 he was re-elected for Trim alongside William Wellesley, and in May 1790 alongside Arthur Wellesley.
Death and succession On his death later that year, he was succeeded as MP for Trim by Clotworthy Taylor,
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Who was John Pomeroy?
British Army officer
When was John Pomeroy born?
John Pomeroy was born in 1724.
When did John Pomeroy die?
John Pomeroy died on 10 June 1790.
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John Pomeroy was a politician.
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John Pomeroy was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Pomeroy (British Army officer)
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