Charles O'Connell
British politician

Charles O'Connell

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Charles O'Connell (1805–1877) from Ballynabloun, Co. Kerry, was an Irish politician, the Member of Parliament for Kerry from 1832–1835, sitting as a member of the Whig party.

Life

He was born on 12 August 1805, the son of Daniel O'Connell of Ballinabloun and Theresa Lombard.

O'Connell served as an officer in the 73rd Regiment. He married Catherine (Kate), the second daughter of Daniel O'Connell in 1832 and was known by the nickname Long Charlie.

He died aged 71 on 20 January 1877.