Sir John Keane, 1st Baronet (21 May 1757 – 19 April 1829),[1] was an Irish Tory politician.
John Keane | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Youghal | |
| In office 1801-1806 1807-1818 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 May 1757 |
| Died | 19 April 1829 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Tory |
| Spouse | Sarah Kelly |
| Children | 3+, including John and Edward |
Biography
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Parliament of Ireland for Bangor from 1790 to 1797 and for Youghal from 1798 until the Act of Union of 1800. He continued as MP for Youghal in the new enlarged Parliament of the United Kingdom until the United Kingdom general election of 1806.[2]
Personal life
Keane married Sarah, daughter of John Kelly, and they had three sons, including John and Edward, who were aide-de-camp to Major-general Sir Hussey Vivian at the Battle of Waterloo.[4]
References
- Chichester, H. M. (1885–1900). . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. (Biography of his son.)