About William Henry Burton
Lived 1739 – 1818 (aged 78). William Henry Burton was a British politician.
William Henry Burton (1739–1818) was an Irish politician.
Burton was born in County Carlow and educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, Dublin. He served as a captain in the 13th Dragoons from 1766 to 1770.
Burton represented Gowran from 1761 until 1768 and County Carlow from 1768 until 1802.
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Who was William Henry Burton?
Irish politician
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William Henry Burton was born on 16 July 1739.
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William Henry Burton died on 7 January 1818.
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William Henry Burton was a politician.
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William Henry Burton was British.
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