Arthur Blennerhassett (1 January 1799 – 23 January 1843) was an Irish politician. He was born the son of Arthur and Dorcas née Twiss Blennerhassett and educated at

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. He was appointed

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for 1821. In the 1832 elections for

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he fought a duel with the Liberal candidate

Maurice O'Connell (MP) Maurice O'Connell (June 1803 – 18 June 1853) was one of seven children (the eldest of four sons) of the Irish Nationalist leader Daniel and Mary O'Connell. He served in British Parliament as Member of Parliament (MP) for Tralee from 18 ...

. Neither was hurt and O'Connell went on to win the seat. Blennerhassett later served in

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as Member of Parliament (MP) for Kerry from 1837 to 1841. He died whilst staying in Nantes, France aged only 44. He had married Frances Grady in 1821; they lived at Ballyseedy and had 9 children. He was a cousin of Sir William Godfrey, 3rd Baronet.

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* 1799 births 1843 deaths Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for County Kerry constituencies (1801–1922) UK MPs 1837–1841 High sheriffs of Kerry

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