Alexander Saunderson
Politician, Deceased Person
1783 – 1857
Who was Alexander Saunderson?
Colonel Alexander Saunderson was a Whig MP for Cavan 1826–1831. He was a landed gentleman with 12,000 acres. Although from the Protestant planter tradition, he supported Catholic Emancipation.
Alexander Saunderson was a keen racing yachtsman on Lough Erne and a founder member c.1818 of the group that became Lough Erne Yacht Club. He designed and built fast sailing boats at Castle Saunderson — as did his son and successor Edward. One of his most successful boats he called Bluestocking. His mother and aunt were Bluestockings. He may also have been a member of the Royal Dublin Society.
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- Born
- 1783
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Profession
- Died
- 1857
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on July 23, 2013
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