Lord Francis Conyngham
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Lord Francis Nathaniel Conyngham (24 September 1832 – 14 September 1880) was a British politician.
, and Lady Jane, daughter of Field Marshal Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey
. He served in the Royal Navy
and achieved the rank of lieutenant.
in 1857, a seat he held until 1859 and again between 1874 and 1880.
, in 1857. There were no children from the marriage. He died in September 1880, aged 47. His wife later remarried and died in April 1886.
Background
Conyngham was a younger son of Francis Conyngham, 2nd Marquess ConynghamFrancis Conyngham, 2nd Marquess Conyngham
General Francis Nathaniel Conyngham, 2nd Marquess Conyngham KP, GCH, PC , styled Lord Francis Conyngham between 1816 and 1824 and Earl of Mount Charles between 1824 and 1832, was a British soldier, courtier and politician.-Background and education:Born in Dublin, Conyngham was the second son of...
, and Lady Jane, daughter of Field Marshal Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey
Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey
Field Marshal Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, KG, GCB, GCH, PC , styled Lord Paget between 1784 and 1812 and known as The Earl of Uxbridge between 1812 and 1815, was a British military leader and politician, now chiefly remembered for leading the charge of the heavy cavalry against...
. He served in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
and achieved the rank of lieutenant.
Political career
Conyngham was returned to Parliament for County ClareClare (UK Parliament constituency)
Clare was a parliamentary constituency in Ireland, represented in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. From 1801 to 1885 it returned two Member of Parliament to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland....
in 1857, a seat he held until 1859 and again between 1874 and 1880.
Personal life
Conyngham married the Hon. Georgiana Charlotte, daughter of Charles Morgan, 1st Baron TredegarCharles Morgan, 1st Baron Tredegar
Charles Morgan, 1st Baron Tredegar was an English peer and member of the House of Lords. He represented the constituency of Brecon....
, in 1857. There were no children from the marriage. He died in September 1880, aged 47. His wife later remarried and died in April 1886.