George Knox (MP, died 1827) facts for kids
George Knox was an important Irish politician who lived from 1765 to 1827. He was known for being a member of the Tory political party.
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Early Life and Family
George Knox was born on January 14, 1765. He was the fifth son of Thomas Knox, 1st Viscount Northland. His family was well-known in Ireland.
Starting His Political Career
In 1790, George Knox began his journey in politics. He became a member of the Irish House of Commons. This was like the parliament for Ireland at the time. He represented an area called Dungannon.
Representing Dublin University
After a short time, George Knox started representing Dublin University in the Irish House of Commons. He continued in this role until 1801. That year, a big change happened called the Act of Union. This act joined the parliaments of Ireland and Great Britain.
Becoming a UK Member of Parliament
After the Act of Union in 1801, George Knox became a Member of Parliament (MP). This meant he was now part of the United Kingdom Parliament. He continued to represent Dublin University in this new parliament. He served as an MP for Dublin University from 1801 to 1807.
Choosing His Constituency
George Knox was also elected to represent Dungannon in 1801 and again in 1806. However, he always chose to represent Dublin University instead. This shows he had a strong connection to the university.
