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Edward McDonnell

1806 – 1860

Irish politician and businessman (1806–1860

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About Edward McDonnell

Lived 1806 – 1860 (aged 53–54).

Sir Edward McDonnell (1806 – 23 November 1860) was an Irish businessman and Lord Mayor of Dublin.

He was born in Dublin to Dubliners Christopher McDonnel, a merchant and paper manufacturer, and Ann Brennan. As an entrepreneur, McDonnell was mainly active in paper production and trade.

He was married to Catharine Costigin in 1832, and they had six children. He died in November 1860 at the age of 54 in his house in Merrion Square.

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Who was Edward McDonnell?

Irish politician and businessman (1806–1860

When was Edward McDonnell born?

Edward McDonnell was born in 1806.

When did Edward McDonnell die?

Edward McDonnell died on 22 November 1860.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward McDonnell

· Wikidata: Q126811289

· DBpedia: Edward McDonnell (Irish politician)

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