The Irish Nation: Its History and Its Biography, Volume 3A. Fullarton, 1876 - Ireland |
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... Charlemont , 3. Henry Flood , 4. Walter Hussey Burgh , 5. John Hely Hutchinson , 6. Barry Yelverton , Viscount Avonmore , 7. Sir Boyle Roche , Baronet 8. Edmund Burke , 9. Henry Grattan , 10. Denis Daly , · 11. Edmond Sexton , Lord Pery ...
... Charlemont , 3. Henry Flood , 4. Walter Hussey Burgh , 5. John Hely Hutchinson , 6. Barry Yelverton , Viscount Avonmore , 7. Sir Boyle Roche , Baronet 8. Edmund Burke , 9. Henry Grattan , 10. Denis Daly , · 11. Edmond Sexton , Lord Pery ...
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... Lord Charlemont , was chiefly the author . After which , the Duke of Portland , in a speech to both Houses , expressed the full consent of the Government . Thus , little more than what may be regarded as formal remained , along with ...
... Lord Charlemont , was chiefly the author . After which , the Duke of Portland , in a speech to both Houses , expressed the full consent of the Government . Thus , little more than what may be regarded as formal remained , along with ...
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... Charlemont , as having gone too far , instead of satisfying those whose ... Lord - lieutenant , was sent over to Ireland to carry it . The hopes of the ... Lord Camden was appointed Lord Fitz- william's successor to oppose the progress of ...
... Charlemont , as having gone too far , instead of satisfying those whose ... Lord - lieutenant , was sent over to Ireland to carry it . The hopes of the ... Lord Camden was appointed Lord Fitz- william's successor to oppose the progress of ...
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... Lord Mayor and corporation and many members of the House of Commons . A statue of Lucas was placed by subscription ... CHARLEMONT . BORN A.D. 1728. - CHARLES LUCAS , M.D. 139.
... Lord Mayor and corporation and many members of the House of Commons . A statue of Lucas was placed by subscription ... CHARLEMONT . BORN A.D. 1728. - CHARLES LUCAS , M.D. 139.
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... Lord Charlemont was somewhat de- ficient , and rub off that extreme sensitiveness and unwillingness to be exposed to the public judgment which kept him silent in parliament , even when the acknowledged leader of his party . At the age ...
... Lord Charlemont was somewhat de- ficient , and rub off that extreme sensitiveness and unwillingness to be exposed to the public judgment which kept him silent in parliament , even when the acknowledged leader of his party . At the age ...
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