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Thomas Knox

1640 – 1728

Irish politician

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About Thomas Knox

Lived 1640 – 1728 (aged 87–88). Thomas Knox was a politician.

Thomas Knox (circa 1640 – 11 May 1728) was an Irish politician.

He sat in the Irish House of Commons for Newtownards from 1692 to 1693 and then for Dungannon from 1695 to 1727. On 18 November 1715 he was appointed to the Irish Privy Council.

His daughter Mary married Oliver St George in 1701.

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Important facts

Born
1640
Birth century
Died
1728
Occupation
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland, Member of the Privy Council of Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Knox?

Irish politician

When was Thomas Knox born?

Thomas Knox was born in 1640.

When did Thomas Knox die?

Thomas Knox died in 1728.

What was Thomas Knox's occupation?

Thomas Knox was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Knox

· Wikidata: Q7791586

· DBpedia: Thomas Knox (died 1728)

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