John Reynolds
Irish politician
About John Reynolds
Lived 1670 – 1699 (aged 28–29).
John Reynolds (1670–1699) was an Irish Member of Parliament.
Biography
He was the son of James Reynolds of Loughscur, County Leitrim, and was educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, Dublin. A major in the Army, he was elected to Parliament for County Leitrim in 1692 and 1695. In 1695 he married Jane, daughter of Captain Edward Pottinger of Carrickfergus; they had two children, John and Mary. He died in 1699 and his widow later remarried, firstly to Sir Thomas Butler, 3rd Baronet, and secondly to Agmondisham Vesey.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Reynolds?
Irish politician
When was John Reynolds born?
John Reynolds was born in 1670.
When did John Reynolds die?
John Reynolds died in 1699.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Reynolds (Leitrim politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Reynolds. https://biography.guide/john-reynolds-1670/
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Chicago: "John Reynolds." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-reynolds-1670/.
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