Birth of Edmund Burke11 January 1729
Birth of Edmund Burke
Historical person
Edmund Burke Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Edmund Burke, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
8 records1729–17958 events2 places
Chronological biography
1729
1765
Secretary of State for Ireland1765
Appointed Secretary for Ireland
1770
Thoughts on the Present Discontents1770
Publication of "Thoughts On the Present Discontents"
1774
Elected for Bristol3 November 1774
Burke is elected Member of Parliament for Bristol.
1777
Speech to Electors1777
Burke defends independent parliamentary judgment to Bristol electors.
1780
Leaves Bristol SeatSeptember 1780
Burke withdraws from the Bristol election after losing local support.
1790
Reflections on the Revolution in France1790
Publication of "Reflections On the French Revolution". Condemns the French revolution & upholds the ideas of the English 1688 revolution
1795
Age of Reason1795
Rejects the biblical account of creation & the virgin birth. Publication of "Age of Reason"
Titles and roles
Member of Parliament · Secretary of State for Ireland
Record provenance
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