Thomas Nugent, 4th Earl of Westmeath

Thomas Nugent, 4th Earl of Westmeath (1669 - 30 June 1752) was an Irish soldier and peer.

Nugent served in the Irish army of James II as a Colonel of Foot, being outlawed by William III on 11 May 1691. He fought at the Siege of Limerick (1690)/Siege of Limerick (1691) while commanding a regiment of cavalry. His outlawry was reversed in 1697.

Nugent succeeded his brother, Richard Nugent, 3rd Earl of Westmeath, in 1714. He was married to Margaret Bellew, a daughter of John Bellew, 1st Baron Bellew of Duleek, and Mary Bermingham, with whom he had issue:

Nugent was succeeded by his younger brother, John Nugent, 5th Earl of Westmeath.

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Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by
Richard Nugent, 3rd Earl of Westmeath
Earl of Westmeath
1714–1752
Succeeded by
John Nugent, 5th Earl of Westmeath
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