John Blaquiere, 1st Baron de Blaquiere
John Blaquiere, 1st Baron de Blaquiere, KCB, PC (15 May 1732 – 27 August 1812), known as Sir John Blaquiere, Bt. from 1784 to 1800, was a British soldier, diplomat and politician of French descent. He served as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1772 and 1776
The Right Honourable The Lord de Blaquiere KCB PC FRS | |
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Lord de Blaquiere. | |
| Chief Secretary for Ireland | |
| In office 1772–1776 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | George Macartney |
| Succeeded by | Sir Richard Heron, Bt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1732 |
| Died | 27 August 1812 (aged 80) Bray, County Wicklow |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Eleanor Dobson (c. 1756–1833) |
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