A portrayal of Edmund Pery, 1st Viscount Pery (1719-1806) by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828). A trained barrister, he became a member of the Irish House of Commons for the Wicklow constituency in 1751. On the dissolution of the house following the death of George II, Pery was elected for the constituency of Limerick City and served from 1761 until 1785, becoming Speaker of the House in 1771. He was considered one of the most powerful politicians in Ireland in his time.

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Size: 2290px × 2832px
Location: Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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