Francis Hardy
Francis Hardy may refer to: * Francis Hardy (Irish politician) * Francis Hardy (French politician) Francis Hardy (14 December 1923 – 11 March 2021) was a French politician. Biography Prior to his political career, Hardy played rugby for US Cognac and subsequently became president of the club. He lived in Cognac and was President of Hardy ...

Francis Hardy (Irish Politician)
Francis Hardy (1751–1812) was an Irish barrister, politician and biographer. Life Hardy graduated B.A. at Trinity College, Dublin in 1771, and was called to the bar in 1777. In politics, he was an associate of Henry Grattan. In 1783, through the interest of the Earl of Granard, Hardy was returned as member for Mullingar in the Parliament of Ireland. Hardy sat as representative for Mullingar from his first entrance into parliament until the Union with Great Britain in 1800/01. He was an effective speaker, but only took part in major debates. Although he was short of money Hardy declined governmental overtures, by which it sought to induce him to vote for the legislative union with Great Britain. After the Union, Hardy retired to the country, and passed much of his time with Grattan and his family. He was appointed a commissioner of appeals at Dublin in 1806. He died on 26 July 1812, and was interred at Kilcommon, County Wicklow County Wicklow ( ; ga, Contae Chill Mhan ...
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