Sir Vere Hunt, 1st Baronet of Currah was an Irish politician, landowner and businessman. He is chiefly remembered for founding the village of New Birmingham in County Tipperary, for his ill-advised purchase of the island of Lundy, and for his entertaining diary. He was a colourful character, who was noted for his heavy drinking and gambling, but also for his intellectual interests, and his stern criticism of his own class.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland
- Born
- 1761
- Died
- August 11, 1818, August 17, 1818
