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John Hely-Hutchinson
1724–1794
An influential figure in 18th-century Irish public life, he was a lawyer, politician, and longtime Provost of Trinity College Dublin. His career mixed sharp political skill with academic leadership, making him a notable presence in Ireland’s parliament and institutions.
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The Commercial Restraints of Ireland
by John Hely-Hutchinson
About the author
Born in 1724, he was educated at Trinity College Dublin and later called to the Irish bar. After his marriage he adopted the additional surname Hutchinson, becoming John Hely-Hutchinson. He went on to build a prominent career in Irish politics and public service.
He served as Principal Secretary of State for Ireland and sat for many years in the Irish House of Commons. From 1774 until his death in 1794, he was Provost of Trinity College Dublin, a role that kept him at the center of academic as well as political life.
Modern reference works describe him as a capable and hardworking political operator, though his advancement also drew criticism in his own time. He died at Buxton in Derbyshire in 1794.