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Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet

d. 1732

Irish politician

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About Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet

Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet was a British military personnel and politician.

Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet (after 1657 – 20 June 1732) was a soldier of the British Army.

He was the second and youngest, but only surviving son of Sir William Smyth, 1st Baronet, of Redcliff in Buckinghamshire, by his second wife, a daughter of the Master in Chancery Sir Nathaniel Hobart. He inherited the baronetcy in 1697.

Smyth was granted a commission as exempt and captain in the 2nd Troop of Horse Guards on 22 February 1690. He was promoted to guidon and major on 1 May 1693 and served in Flanders. and his commission was renewed on the accession of Queen Anne. and on 17 April 1702 he was made Quartermaster-General of the forces sent under the Duke of Ormonde to attack Cadiz. He was promoted to brigadier-general on 1 January 1707 and retired from the Army in 1709. and for Duleek from 1713 to 1715. He also served as Ranger of the Park, Dublin, and died there on 20 June 1732. He was unmarried and the baronetcy became extinct on his death.

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Important facts

Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland
Also known as
Thomas Smyth

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet?

Irish politician

When did Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet died on 20 June 1732.

What was Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet?

Sir Thomas Smyth, 2nd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

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Β· Wikidata: Q7529272

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