Sir John Esmonde, 16th Baronet
Sir John Henry Grattan Esmonde, 16th Baronet of the Esmonde baronets, (27 June 1928 – 16 May 1987) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. A Senior Counsel by profession, Esmonde was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Wexford constituency at the 1973 general election.[2] He lost his seat at the 1977 general election.[3] The outgoing Government appointed him as a judge of the Circuit Court. He was assigned to the Western Circuit, and served as the Circuit judge there until his death.
| Sir John Esmonde, 16th Baronet | |
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| Crest | Out of a mural crown Gules a head in profile wearing a helmet all Proper. |
| Motto | Malo Mori Quam Foedari (Had Rather Die Than Be Dishonoured) [1] |
His uncle Sir John Esmonde, 14th Baronet, was a Fine Gael TD for Wexford from 1937 to 1951 and his father Sir Anthony Esmonde, 15th Baronet, was a Fine Gael TD for Wexford from 1951 to 1973.
See also
References
- Debrett's Peerage. 1878.
- "John Grattan Esmonde". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
- "John Grattan Esmonde". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
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| Preceded by Anthony Charles Esmonde |
Baronet of Clonegal 1981–1987 |
Succeeded by Thomas Francis Esmonde |
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