He was elected to the Irish House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Athboy, from 1692 to 1693, then for County Meath from 1695 to 1699 and 1703 to 1710.

Around November 1706 he was appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland.

Family

On 9 December 1682, he married Elizabeth Napier (died 21 March 1737), with children including:

John (28 December 1687 – 12 September 1728), who was created Earl of Darnley
Thomas (1693 – 1775), who became a Lieutenant-General
Robert (ca. 1704 – June 1778), who became Dean of Elphin.

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Notable Irish politicians

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Notable Irish Politicians

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1654 births

1710 deaths

Irish MPs 1692–1693

Irish MPs 1695–1699

Irish MPs 1703–1713

Members of the Parliament of Ireland (pre-1801) for County Meath constituencies

Members of the Privy Council of Ireland

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