Cecil Lawless
The Hon. Cecil John Lawless (1821 – 5 November 1853), was an Irish politician.
Background
Lawless was a younger son of Valentine Lawless, 2nd Baron Cloncurry, and Emily, daughter of Archibald Douglas.
Political career
Lawless sat as Member of Parliament for Clonmel between 1846 and 1853. He was initially elected as a Repeal Association candidate, but was re-elected as a Liberal in 1852. However, later the same year he again changed allegiance, this time to the Irish Independence Party.
Personal life
Lawless married Frances Georgina, daughter of Jonas Morris Townsend and widow of John Digby, in 1848. He died in November 1853. His wife later remarried and died in 1890.
References
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Cecil Lawless
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| Preceded by David Richard Pigot |
Member of Parliament for Clonmel 1846–1853 |
Succeeded by John O'Connell |
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