About Peter Kirk
Lived 1800 – 1856. Peter Kirk was a British and Irish politician.
Peter Kirk (1800 – 1 November 1856) was an Irish Conservative Party politician.
Kirk was elected Conservative MP for Carrickfergus at the 1835 general election and held the seat until 1847, when he stepped down.
He was a member of the Carlton Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Kirk?
politician, died 1856
When was Peter Kirk born?
Peter Kirk was born in 1800.
When did Peter Kirk die?
Peter Kirk died on 1 November 1856.
What was Peter Kirk's occupation?
Peter Kirk was a politician.
What nationality was Peter Kirk?
Peter Kirk was British and Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Kirk (MP for Carrickfergus)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Kirk. https://biography.guide/peter-kirk-politician/
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Chicago: "Peter Kirk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-kirk-politician/.
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