Luke White (Irish politician)
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Luke White (1740 – 25 February 1824) was an Irish bookseller, operator of a lottery and Whig politician.
In 1778 Luke White started as an impecunious book dealer, buying in Dublin and reselling around the country. By 1798, during the Irish Rebellion, he helped the Irish government with a loan of 1 million pounds (at £65 per £100 share at 5%). He then purchased Luttrellstown Castle from Henry Luttrell, 2nd Earl of Carhampton in 1800, and changed its name to 'Woodlands'. On his death he left properties worth £175,000 per annum which eventually devolved to his fourth son who was created Lord Annaly, peer of the United Kingdom.
White was High Sheriff of County Longford in 1806. From 1812 to 1824, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for County Leitrim.
On 7 February 1782, he married firstly Elizabeth de la Mazière and in 1800 secondly Arabella Fortescue, daughter of William Fortescue. He had one daughter and two sons, including Henry White by his first wife.
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| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by John Latouche Henry John Clements |
Member of Parliament for County Leitrim with John Latouche 1812-1820 John Marcus Clements 1820-1824 1812–1824 |
Succeeded by John Marcus Clements Samuel White |
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