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Vere Hunt | |
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Governor of Lundy | |
In office 1802–? | |
Preceded by | Colony established Thomas Benson (as lessee of Lundy) |
Succeeded by | Colony dissolved William Hudson Heaven (as its private owner) |
Mayor of New Birmingham, County Tipperary de facto[note 2] | |
In office Unknown | |
Preceded by | Village established |
Member of the Irish House of Commons for Askeaton | |
In office 1798–1800 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1761 |
Died | 11 August 1818 |
Spouse | Eleanor Pery |
Children | Sir Aubrey de Vere, 2nd Baronet |
Parent(s) | Vere Hunt Anne Browne |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1796 |
Rank | Commander |
Commands | 135th (Limerick) Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars |
Sir Vere Hunt, 1st Baronet of Currah (1761[1] – 11 August 1818[2]) was an Irish politician, landowner and businessman. He is chiefly remembered for founding the village of New Birmingham in County Tipperary, for his ill-advised purchase of the island of Lundy, and for his entertaining diary. He was a colourful character, who was noted for his heavy drinking and gambling, but also for his intellectual interests, and his stern criticism of his own class.
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