Richard Nagle
Sir Richard Nagle | |
|---|---|
| Attorney-General for Ireland | |
| In office 1686–1691 | |
| Monarch | James II |
| Preceded by | Sir William Domville |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Temple |
| Speaker of the Irish House of Commons | |
| In office May 1689 – 20 July 1689 | |
| Monarch | James II |
| Preceded by | Sir Audley Mervyn |
| Succeeded by | Richard Levinge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Nagle 1636 Carrigacunna Castle, Killavullen, Ireland |
| Died | 6 April 1699 (aged 62–63) |
| Resting place | Saint-Germain, France |
| Spouse | Jane Kearney |
| Alma mater | Gray's Inn |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
Sir Richard Nagle (1636 – 6 April 1699) was an Irish Jacobite politician and lawyer. He held the positions of Attorney-General for Ireland, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons, Lord Justice of Ireland and Secretary of State and War for Ireland under King James II. He fled to France in 1691, joining James II at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where he resumed his duties as nominal Secretary of State and War. He later served as Commissioner of the Household.