Gustavus Handcock (13 August 1693 – 4 September 1751) was an Irish politician.
He was the son of Stephen Handcock, fourth son of William Handcock. Handcock entered the Irish House of Commons in 1723, holding his seat for Athlone until 1727. He represented the constituency again from 1732 until his death in 1751.
In July 1725, he married Elizabeth Temple, daughter of Robert Temple. Their only child Robert sat also in the Parliament of Ireland.
References
- ^ Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2006). MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament 1692–1800. Ulster Historical Foundation. p. 94. ISBN 1-903688-60-4.
- ^ Debrett, John (1828). Debrett's Peerage of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Vol. II (17th ed.). London: G. Woodfall. p. 805.
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| Preceded byWilliam Jones Henry St George |
Member of Parliament for Athlone 1723–1727 With: Henry St George 1723 George St George 1723–1727 |
Succeeded byGeorge St George Peter Holmes |
| Preceded byGeorge St George Peter Holmes |
Member of Parliament for Athlone 1732–1751 With: George St George |
Succeeded byGeorge St George Robert Handcock |
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