Arthur Hill, 2nd Marquis of Downshire, former MP for Co. Down and one of the wealthiest landowners in Ireland, commits suicide

On September 07, 1801 in Celtic History

Arthur hill, 2nd marquis of downshire, former mp for co. down and one of the wealthiest landowners in ireland, commits suicide

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