Career
De Burgh raised the 88th Regiment of Foot, later renamed the Connaught Rangers, in 1793. Having commanded this regiment, he became Colonel of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot (1794–1808) and Governor of Hull (1801–1808). de Burgh was also a keen cricketer. He played for Surrey in 1773 but was possibly a guest player as his name only occurs a handful of times in match reports. de Burgh"s contribution to the sport was as a Hambledon Club member.
He joined prior to June 1772 when the club"s minutes began.
And was president of the club in 1784. He was made Governor and Custos Rotulorum of County Galway.
