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William Conyngham Plunket, 1st Baron Plunket
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Also Known As William Conyngham Plunket, 1st Baron Plunket of Newton
Born July 1, 1764 • Enniskillen • Ireland
Died January 4, 1854 (aged 89) • Bray • Ireland
Role In Catholic Emancipation

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