Thomas Burgh (died 1759)

For other Thomas Burghs, see Thomas Burgh.

Thomas Burgh
Member of Parliament for Naas
In office 1731–1759 Serving with John Bourke
Preceded by	Thomas Burgh John Bourke
Succeeded by	Richard Burgh John Bourke
Personal details
Born	1707 (1707)
Died	1759 (aged 51–52)
Nationality	Irish
Parent(s)	Thomas Burgh Mary Smyth
Relatives	Richard Burgh (brother) Walter Hussey Burgh (nephew)

Thomas Burgh (English: /ˈbɜːr/; BER; 1707 – 23 June 1759) was an Irish politician who was MP for Naas (1731–1759).

Biography

Burgh was the son of the military engineer and architect Colonel Thomas Burgh MP and Mary Smyth. He represented Naas as a Member of Parliament in the Irish House of Commons between 1731 and his death in 1759.[1] His successor as MP was his younger brother, Richard Burgh.

See also

• House of Burgh, an Anglo-Norman and Hiberno-Norman dynasty founded in 1193

References

Citations

1. Johnston-Liik, E. M. (2006). MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800. Ulster Historical Foundation. p. 74. Retrieved 22 February 2016.

Bibliography

• Johnston-Liik, E. M. (2006). MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800. Ulster Historical Foundation. Retrieved 22 February 2016.

Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by Thomas Burgh John Bourke	Member of Parliament for Naas 1731–1759 With: John Bourke	Succeeded by Richard Burgh John Bourke