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Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen

1685 – 1742

Irish politician

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Lived 1685 – 1742 (aged 57). Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen was a British politician.

Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen, LLD (17 September 1685 – 5 December 1742), was an Irish peer and politician.

He was the son of The 1st Viscount Allen, and succeeded to his father's titles on 8 November 1726. Between 1709 and 1727, he represented County Kildare in the Irish House of Commons.

Family The future Lord Allen married Margaret du Pass on 18 November 1707. They had seven children, of whom at least three died young. They included:

John Allen, 3rd Viscount Allen (b. bef. 1708 – 25 May 1745) Elizabeth, married 1750 John Proby, 1st Baron Carysfort Frances, married 1758 William Mayne, 1st Baron Newhaven.

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Important facts

Born
17 September 1685
Birth century
17th century
Died
5 December 1742
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland, Member of the Privy Council of Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen?

Irish politician

When was Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen born?

Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen was born on 17 September 1685.

When did Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen die?

Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen died on 5 December 1742.

What was Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen's occupation?

Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen was a politician.

What nationality was Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen?

Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen

· Wikidata: Q6289609

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