John Thomas Devereux
John Thomas Devereux (died 31 December 1885)[1] was an Irish Whig, Independent Irish Party and Repeal Association politician.[2]
John Thomas Devereux | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Wexford Borough | |
| In office 4 August 1847 – 3 May 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Esmonde |
| Succeeded by | John Edward Redmond |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 31 December 1885 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Whig |
| Other political affiliations | Independent Irish Party Repeal Association |
Devereux was elected as Repeal Association Member of Parliament (MP) for Wexford Borough at the 1847 general election and, becoming an Independent Irish Party MP in 1852 and then a Whig in 1857, held the seat until 1859 when he did not seek re-election.[2] His younger brother Richard Joseph Devereux was elected MP for Wexford Borough in 1865.
References
- Rayment, Leigh (11 October 2018). "The House of Commons: Constituencies beginning with "W"". Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. p. 321. ISBN 978-0901714121.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Mr John Devereux
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Esmonde |
Member of Parliament for Wexford Borough 1847–1859 |
Succeeded by John Edward Redmond |
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