Thomas John Wynn, 2nd Baron Newborough (3 April 1802 – 15 November 1832), was a British peer.

Background

Newborough was the eldest son of Thomas Wynn, 1st Baron Newborough

Thomas Wynn, 1st Baron Newborough

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, and Maria Stella

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 Petronilla, daughter of Lorenzo Chiappini.

Political career

Newborough succeeded his father in the barony in 1807. However, as this was an Irish peerage

Peerage of Ireland

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 it did not entitle him to a seat in the House of Lords

House of Lords

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. He was instead elected to the House of Commons

British House of Commons

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 for Carnarvonshire in 1826, a seat he held until 1830.

Personal life

Lord Newborough died in November 1832, aged 30. He was unmarried and was succeeded by his younger brother, Spencer.