Christopher Hely-Hutchinson (1767–1826) was an Irish lawyer, politician and soldier.
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Early life
The fifth son of John Hely-Hutchinson, he was born on 5 April 1767. Educated at Trinity College Dublin, and at the Temple, he was called to the Irish bar in 1792. His father's influence helped in his profession.
Irish Parliament
In 1795 Hely-Hutchinson entered the Irish House of Commons, succeeding his father as MP for the borough of Taghmon, in County Wexford. He was a supporter of Earl Fitzwilliam, who was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland at the time of his election. Hely-Hutchinson was strongly opposed to the administration of Lord Camden who succeeded later in 1795, and becoming disgusted at the course of events he withdrew from parliament in 1796.