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Luke White

1785 – 1854

Irish politician, died 1854

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About Luke White

Lived 1785 – 1854 (aged 68–69). Luke White was a British politician.

Luke White (jr.) (1785 – 1854 ) was an Irish politician.

White was the son of Irish bookseller, lottery operator and Member of Parliament for County Leitrim Luke White (sr.). Born before 1789, Luke White junior stood for election as MP for County Longford on a number of occasions, initially as a Whig and later as a supporter of Daniel O'Connell's Irish nationalist Repeal Association. After winning election in 1832, 1835 and 1841 his victories were overturned within months by committees of inquiry by the House of Commons and the seat handed over to his political opponents. He did, however, serve the full parliamentary term from 1837 to 1841. He did not contest any further elections and died in 1854.

Luke's brothers Samuel and Henry were also elected MPs, and Henry was ennobled as 'Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline' in 1863.

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Important facts

Born
1785
Birth century
Died
1854
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luke White?

Irish politician, died 1854

When was Luke White born?

Luke White was born in 1785.

When did Luke White die?

Luke White died in 1854.

What was Luke White's occupation?

Luke White was a politician.

What nationality was Luke White?

Luke White was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luke White

· Wikidata: Q26218356

· DBpedia: Luke White (of Rathcline)

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