William Southwell was an Anglo‑Irish soldier and politician active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He served in the Williamite War in Ireland and subsequently held the rank of colonel in the Irish Army. Southwell entered the Irish House of Commons, representing the borough of Kinsale from 1703 to 1713.
Key points
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Birth / Death | Approximate dates: c. 1660 – 1730 (exact years not firmly established). |
| Military career | Officer in the Williamite forces; later a colonel in the Irish Army. |
| Political career | Member of Parliament for Kinsale (1703‑1713). |
| Other roles | No widely documented additional offices or titles. |
Note: The available encyclopedic records on William Southwell are limited, and certain biographical details (such as precise birth and death dates) remain approximate.
