Robert Rochfort (1743–1797) Explained

Robert Molesworth Rochfort (12 December 1743 – 17 October 1797) was an Anglo-Irish politician.

Rochfort was the third son of Robert Rochfort, 1st Earl of Belvedere and Hon. Mary Molesworth, daughter of Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth.[1] In 1776 he was elected to the Irish House of Commons as a Member of Parliament for County Westmeath.[2] He held the seat until his death in 1797.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kimber, Edward . 1784 . The New Peerage . London . W. Owen . 104 .
  2. Book: Johnston-Liik, E.M. . 2006 . MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800 . Newtownards . Ulster Historical Foundation . 119 . 1903688604.

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