Cecil Lawless

The Hon. Cecil John Lawless (1821 – 5 November 1853), was an Irish politician.

Background

Lawless was a younger son of Valentine Lawless, 2nd Baron Cloncurry, and Emily, daughter of Archibald Douglas.

Political career

Lawless sat as Member of Parliament for Clonmel between 1846 and 1853. He was initially elected as a Repeal Association candidate, but was re-elected as a Liberal in 1852. However, later the same year he again changed allegiance, this time to the Irish Independence Party.

Personal life

Lawless married Frances Georgina, daughter of Jonas Morris Townsend and widow of John Digby, in 1848. He died in November 1853. His wife later remarried and died in 1890.

References

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
David Richard Pigot
Member of Parliament for Clonmel
18461853
Succeeded by
John O'Connell
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