William Vesey-FitzGerald, 2nd Baron FitzGerald and Vesey
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| Born | 24 July 1783 |
| Died | 11 May 1843 (aged 59) Tory |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
William Vesey-FitzGerald, 2nd Baron FitzGerald and Vesey, Catholic Emancipation across Britain and Ireland.
Background and education
FitzGerald was the elder son of
Gaelic Irish
descent.
Political career
FitzGerald first entered parliament in 1808 as the member for
Lord Goderich between 1826 and 1828.[1]
In 1828 the
Catholic Emancipation spearheaded by his successor, Daniel O'Connell as a result of his win. However, FitzGerald managed to get elected for Newport in 1829, and served as President of the Board of Trade and Treasurer of the Navy until February 1830, when he resigned. He briefly represented Lostwithiel in 1830 and then Ennis from 1831 until 1835.[1]
FitzGerald succeeded his mother as second Baron FitzGerald and Vesey in 1832. As this was an
Sir Robert Peel between 1841 and 1843. Apart from his political career FitzGerald was Lord Lieutenant of County Clare from 1831 to 1843, a trustee of the British Museum, President of the Institute of Irish Architects and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.[1]
Personal life
Lord FitzGerald and Vesey died in May 1843, aged 59. He was unmarried and on his death the barony of 1835 became extinct. He was succeeded in the Irish title by his younger brother, Henry. Lord FitzGerald and Vesey's illegitimate son
Sir William Vesey-FitzGerald became a successful Conservative
politician.
References
- ^ a b c d Stephen, Leslie, ed. (1889). . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 19. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
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