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Oliver Anketell was an 18th-century Irish politician.

Anketell was born in Dungannon in 1679 and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. [1] From 1753 to 1760, he was MP for Monaghan Borough. [2]

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References

  1. "Alumni Dublinenses : a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860)" George Dames Burtchaell/Thomas Ulick Sadleir p14: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
  2. Leigh Rayment's historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.