Sir John Rogerson

Sir John Rogerson

Sir John Rogerson, a wealthy merchant and property developer, was elected Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1693–94, and also represented the city in the Parliament of Ireland. He built his country residence, "The Glen" or "Glasnevin House" outside the village of Glasnevin. He has a quay in Dublin named after him.

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