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Owen Wynne

1755 – 1841

Irish politician

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About Owen Wynne

Lived 1755 – 1841 (aged 85–86). Owen Wynne was a British politician.

Owen Wynne (1755 – 12 December 1841) was an Irish landowner and politician.

He was the son of Owen Wynne (1723–1789) of Hazelwood, an MP of the Parliament of Ireland, and his wife the Hon. Anne Maxwell. He succeeded to his father's estates in 1789, inheriting Hazelwood House, Sligo.

He was elected a Member of the Irish Parliament for Sligo for 1776–1790 and 1791–1800. After the Act of Union he sat as MP for Sligo in the UK Parliament from 1801 to 1806, resigning his seat by taking the notional crown office of profit as Escheator of Munster. He returned many years later as MP for Sligo in 1820–1830. He was appointed for County Sligo for life in 1789 and High Sheriff of Sligo for 1819–20 and High Sheriff of Leitrim for 1833–34.

He died in 1841. He had married Lady Sarah Elizabeth Cole, the daughter of William Cole, 1st Earl of Enniskillen; they had two sons and four daughters. His son John Arthur Wynne (1801–1865) inherited Hazelwood, and served as MP for Sligo, and his daughter Sarah married Edward Joshua Cooper of Markree Castle.

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Important facts

Born
1755
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Owen Wynne?

Irish politician

When was Owen Wynne born?

Owen Wynne was born in 1755.

When did Owen Wynne die?

Owen Wynne died on 12 December 1841.

What was Owen Wynne's occupation?

Owen Wynne was a politician.

What nationality was Owen Wynne?

Owen Wynne was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Owen Wynne

· Wikidata: Q16741860

· DBpedia: Owen Wynne (1755–1841)

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