About George Savage
Lived 1941 – 2014 (aged 72). George Savage was an Irish and British politician.
George Savage (26 November 1941 – 1 October 2014) was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland. A native of County Armagh, he served in the Northern Ireland Assembly as an Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) member for Upper Bann from 1998 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2011. He was deselected by his constituency association ahead of the 2011 Assembly elections. In 1996 he was an unsuccessful candidate in the Northern Ireland Forum election in Upper Bann.
Background Born in Donacloney, he was the youngest of six children born to George, a dairy farmer and Jean (née Lamb) Savage.
Personal life He was a member of the Orange Order and Royal Black Institution. A lifelong and devout Methodist, he was also a director of Glenavon F.C.
Savage died on 1 October 2014, at the age of 72. He was survived by his wife Joy and their three sons, Kyle, George and Nigel.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Savage?
politician from Northern Ireland
When was George Savage born?
George Savage was born on 26 November 1941 in Donaghcloney.
When did George Savage die?
George Savage died on 1 October 2014 in Donaghcloney.
What was George Savage's occupation?
George Savage was a politician.
What nationality was George Savage?
George Savage was Irish and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Savage (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Savage. https://biography.guide/george-savage-politician/
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