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Callan (Parliament of Ireland constituency)

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Created
  
1264 (1264)

Replaced by
  
Disenfranchised

Abolished
  
1800

Founded
  
1264

Callan was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800. It was established by royal charter in 1585, apparently at the request of Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond. He was a cousin of Elizabeth I on her mother's side, and one of the few Irish leaders in whom she had complete trust. It was very much a Butler "family borough", whose seats were held by families like the Comerfords, who were Butler clients.

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History

In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Callan was represented with two members.

Parliaments of Elizabeth I

  • 1585 Gerald Comerford
  • 1585 Edward Brennan
  • Parliaments of Charles II

  • 1663 Matthew Harrison
  • References

    Callan (Parliament of Ireland constituency) Wikipedia