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Robert Echlin

British Army officer

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Lieutenant-General Robert Echlin was an Irish officer of the British Army, who for many years commanded the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons He also sat in the Irish House of Commons and the House of Commons of Great Britain. In later life, embittered by his chronic state of poverty, lack of professional advancement and failing military career, he espoused the Jacobite cause, and died in exile in France. He was the first owner of the famous Echlin Sword.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Born: 1650

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Robert Echlinfather Mary Lesliemother

member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britainposition held member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britainposition held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Irelandposition held United Kingdomcountry of citizenship

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