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Thomas Carter (died 1726)

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Thomas Carter (c. 1650 – August 1726) was an Irish politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for the borough of Fethard in County Tipperary from 1695 to 1703, and for Portarlington from 1703 to 1713.[1]

Through his son also named Thomas, they are ancestors of Diana, Princess of Wales, and of her sons, Princes William, the Prince of Wales, and Harry, Duke of Sussex.

References

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  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons. Cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.
Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Fethard, Tipperary
1695–1703
With: Matthew Jacob
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Portarlington
1703–1713
With: Richard Warburton
Succeeded by