Arthur Blennerhassett (1719–1799)
Arthur Blennerhassett (19 February 1719 - 8 June 1799) was an Anglo-Irish politician.
Blennerhassett was the son of John Blennerhassett and Jane Denny. He was elected to serve in the Irish House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Tralee between 1743 and 1761.[1] In 1775 he was elected as the MP for Kerry, sitting until 1783.
He married Jane Giradot; together they had two daughters.[2]
References
- ↑ Sir Bernard Burke, A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland (1899), p.48.
- ↑ ThePeerage.com (entry #279701) http://www.thepeerage.com/p27971.htm (Accessed 6 June 2015)
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Blennerhassett Arthur Blennerhassett |
Member of Parliament for Tralee 1794 – 1797 With: John Blennerhassett |
Succeeded by Rowland Bateman Edward Herbert |
| Preceded by Barry Denny John Blennerhassett |
Member of Parliament for Kerry 1775 – 1783 With: Barry Denny (1775-1776) Rowland Bateman (1776-1783) |
Succeeded by Sir Barry Denny, Bt Richard Townsend Herbert |
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