Randal Plunkett
Encyclopedia
The Hon. Randal Edward Sherborne Plunkett (15 November 1848-25 December 1883), was a British Conservative
politician.
for Gloucestershire West in 1874, a seat he held until 1880.
in December 1883, aged 35, predeceasing his father by six years. His younger brother John later succeeded in the barony.
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
politician.
Background
Plunkett was the eldest son of Admiral Edward Plunkett, 16th Baron of Dunsany, and the Hon. Anne Constance, daughter of John Dutton, 2nd Baron Sherborne. Sir Horace Plunkett was his younger brother.Political career
Plunkett was elected Member of ParliamentMember of Parliament
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for Gloucestershire West in 1874, a seat he held until 1880.
Personal life
Plunkett died unmarried at MadeiraMadeira
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in December 1883, aged 35, predeceasing his father by six years. His younger brother John later succeeded in the barony.