George Hume Macartney
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George Hume Macartney, born George Hume (1793–1869) of Lissanoure, County Antrim
was an Irish politician.
In 1814 Hume assumed the surname Macartney under the will of his granduncle, George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney
. He was Conservative MP for Antrim
from 1852 to 1858.
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
was an Irish politician.
In 1814 Hume assumed the surname Macartney under the will of his granduncle, George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney
George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney
George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney, KB was an Irish-born British statesman, colonial administrator and diplomat. He is often remembered for his observation following Britain's success in the Seven Years War and subsequent territorial expansion at the Treaty of Paris that Britain now controlled...
. He was Conservative MP for Antrim
Antrim (UK Parliament constituency)
Antrim is former UK Parliament constituency in Ireland. It was a two member constituency and existed in two periods, 1801–1885 and 1922-1950.-Boundaries:...
from 1852 to 1858.