Sir John Temple was an Irish politician, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons and Attorney General for Ireland. He was the great-great-grandfather of the distinguished statesman Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston. His descendants in the female line include the famous poet Lord Byron.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland
- Born
- March 25, 1632
- Died
- March 10, 1705
