Sampson Stawell

Sampson Stawell (6 October 1785 – 21 August 1849[1]) was an Irish soldier and politician.

Stawell was born into an upper-class family; he was the nephew of the Earl of Bandon. He joined the British Army, and became a lieutenant-colonel in the 12th Lancers, serving at the Battle of Waterloo.[2]

At the 1832 UK general election, Stawell stood in Kinsale as a Whig, winning the seat with a majority of just six votes. He stood down at the 1835 UK general election.[2]

References

  1. ^ Burke, Bernard (1912). A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland. Harrison & Sons. p. 661.
  2. ^ a b Stenton, Michael (1976). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. 1. Hassocks: Harvester Press. p. 363. ISBN 0855272198.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Kinsale
1832–1835 		Succeeded by