Francis Pierpoint Burton, later Francis Conyngham, 2nd Baron Conyngham (c. 1725 – 22 May 1787) was an Irish peer and politician.
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Irish House of Commons for Killybegs from 1753 until 1761. He then represented Clare between 1761 and 1768, a seat previously held by his father Francis Burton.
Burton was the elder brother of William Burton Conyngham.[1] He succeeded his uncle Earl Conyngham to the Barony of Conyngham by special remainder. [2]
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Gore Henry Conyngham |
Member of Parliament for Killybegs 1753 – 1761 With: Henry Gore |
Succeeded by Richard Jones William Gerard Hamilton |
| Preceded by Murrough O'Brien Sir Edward O'Brien, 2nd Bt |
Member of Parliament for Clare 1761 – 1776 With: Sir Edward O'Brien, 2nd Bt 1761–1765 Charles MacDonnell 1765–1768 Sir Lucius O'Brien, 3rd Bt 1768–1776 |
Succeeded by Edward FitzGerald Hugh Dillon Massy |
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
| Preceded by Henry Conyngham |
Baron Conyngham 1781 – 1787 |
Succeeded by Henry Conyngham |