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cause, Edward's lands were quickly restored to him. By contrast, his stepfather was subject to increasing harassment during the 1690s: he eventually fled the country and died in exile in France. There is no evidence that Edward interceded on his behalf: on the contrary, it is likely that he wanted
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Revolution of 1688. He greatly admired King
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him, and he fled to London with his wife and two young sons; his wife died while they were in
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223:Lodge, John and Archdall, Mervyn
166:Sir Oliver St George, 1st Baronet
182:Sir Oliver Crofton, 5th Baronet.
211:The Judges in Ireland 1221–1921
194:Sir Edward Crofton, 3rd Baronet
172:Sir Edward Crofton, 3rd Baronet
50:Sir Edward Crofton, 1st Baronet
44:He was born at Mote Park, near
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209:Ball, F. Elrington
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225:Peerage of Ireland
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