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Christopher Fitzsimon

d. 1856

Irish politician

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About Christopher Fitzsimon

Christopher Fitzsimon was a politician and barrister.

Christopher Fitzsimon (died 25 July 1856) was an Irish barrister and politician. From Glencullen (at the time spelt 'Glancullen'), Fitzsimon married Ellen O'Connell, eldest daughter of Daniel O'Connell. By March 1829 he was the only Catholic on the grand jury of Wicklow.

As a member of the Repeal Association, he was one of two MPs elected for County Dublin in the 1833 Election. In August 1841 Fitzsimon's seat, Glencullen hosted the "cabinet council", the centre of the agitation movement against Robert Peel's government. Attendees included Viscount Morpeth and Frederick Romilly.

In later life Fitzsimon held the lucrative office of Clerk of the Crown and Hanaper.

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Important facts

Positions held
Member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Christopher FitzSimon

Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher Fitzsimon?

Irish politician

When did Christopher Fitzsimon die?

Christopher Fitzsimon died on 25 July 1856.

What was Christopher Fitzsimon's occupation?

Christopher Fitzsimon was a politician and barrister.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Fitzsimon

· Wikidata: Q5112328

· DBpedia: Christopher Fitzsimon

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