Thomas Nugent, 4th Earl of Westmeath
Thomas Nugent, 4th Earl of Westmeath was an Irish soldier and peer. He was the second son of Christopher Nugent, Lord Delvin and Mary Butler, daughter of Colonel Richard Butler.
Nugent served in the Irish army of James II as a Colonel of Foot, being outlawed by William III on 11 May 1691. He fought at the Siege of Limerick /Siege of Limerick while commanding a regiment of cavalry. His outlawry was reversed in 1697.
Nugent succeeded his brother, Richard Nugent, 3rd Earl of Westmeath, in 1714. He was married to Margaret Bellew, a daughter of John Bellew, 1st Baron Bellew of Duleek, and Mary Bermingham, with whom he had issue:
Nugent was succeeded by his younger brother, John Nugent, 5th Earl of Westmeath.
