Thomas Morgan (of Rhiwpera)
Sir Thomas Morgan (8 June 1727 – 15 May 1771) was a Welsh politician, of the family of Morgan of Tredegar. He was the eldest son of Sir Thomas Morgan and his wife Jane Colchester.[1]
Sir Thomas Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1727 |
| Died | 15 May 1771 (aged 43) |
| Nationality | Welsh |
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Tredegar House
Morgan represented Brecon in the House of Commons from 1754 until 1763. That year, he accepted the Stewardship of the Manor of Old Shoreham to succeed his late cousin, Sir William Morgan in Monmouthshire, which he represented from 1763 until his death in 1771.
He was briefly Lord Lieutenant of Brecknockshire and Monmouthshire in succession to his father, who died in 1769. Morgan died unmarried, and left his estates (Rhiwperra Castle and Tredegar House) to his younger brother Sir Charles Morgan.[2]
References
- "Morgan Family History". Retrieved 17 October 2007.
- "Dictionary of Welsh Biography Online". Retrieved 17 October 2007.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Talbot |
Member of Parliament for Brecon 1754–1763 |
Succeeded by Charles Morgan |
| Preceded by William Morgan Capel Hanbury |
Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire 1763–1771 With: Capel Hanbury 1763–1766 John Hanbury 1766–1771 |
Succeeded by John Hanbury John Morgan |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Morgan |
Lord Lieutenant of Brecknockshire 1770–1771 |
Succeeded by Charles Morgan |
| Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire 1770–1771 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Beaufort | |
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