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Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet

1795 – 1877

English politician

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Lived 1795 – 1877 (aged 81). Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet was a British politician.

Sir John Tyssen Tyrell, 2nd Baronet (21 December 1795 – 19 September 1877), of Boreham House, near Chelmsford, Essex, was an English Conservative Party politician.

Family Tyrell was the eldest son of Sir John Tyrell, 1st Baronet and Sarah Tyssen, the daughter and heiress of William Tyssen of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Tyrell was educated at Felsted School and Winchester College before being admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1813. In 1814 he migrated college to Jesus College. On 19 May 1819, he married Elizabeth Ann Pilkington, the daughter of Sir Thomas Pilkington, 7th Baronet. They had two sons and three daughters.

Career Tyrell was a member of parliament (MP) for Essex from 1830 to 1831. Succeeding his father as Baronet in 1832, he sat as MP for North Essex from 1832 to 1857.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Winchester College, Trinity College, Jesus College
Positions held
Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Sir John Tyssen Tyrell, 2nd Bt., 2nd Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet?

English politician (1795–1877)

When was Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet was born on 21 December 1795.

When did Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet died on 19 September 1877.

What was Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet?

Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7528126

· DBpedia: Sir John Tyrell, 2nd Baronet

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