UK Elections Info

Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 1 July 1764

Died: 5 January 1854

1st Baron Plunket - 1 May 1827

Member of Privy Council - 1827

Member of Privy Council of Ireland - 1805

Solicitor-General for Ireland	1803	1805
Attorney-General for Ireland	15 October 1805	15 May 1807
Attorney-General for Ireland	15 January 1822	18 June 1827
Lord Chancellor, Ireland	1830	1834
Lord Chancellor, Ireland	1835	1841

14 July 1802	Dublin University	Whig	29	42.65
12 October 1812	Dublin University	Whig	Unopposed
25 June 1818	Dublin University	Whig	34	53.12
16 March 1820	Dublin University	Whig	Unopposed
15 January 1822 Resignation of Rt Hon William Plunket on appointment as Attorney-General for Ireland.
14 February 1822	Dublin University	Whig	Unopposed
12 June 1826	Dublin University	Whig	Unopposed
1827 Elevation of Rt Hon William Plunket to the Peerage - Lord Plunket.