Sampson Stawell Explained

Sampson Stawell (6 October 1785  - 21 August 1849[1]) was an Irish soldier and politician.

Stawell was born into an upper-class family; he was the nephew of the Earl of Bandon. He joined the British Army, and became a lieutenant-colonel in the 12th Lancers, serving at the Battle of Waterloo.[2]

At the 1832 UK general election, Stawell stood in Kinsale as a Whig, winning the seat with a majority of just six votes. He stood down at the 1835 UK general election.

References

  1. Book: Burke . Bernard . A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland . 1912 . Harrison & Sons . 661.
  2. Book: Stenton . Michael . Who's Who of British Members of Parliament . 1 . 1976 . Harvester Press . Hassocks . 0855272198 . 363.