About Henry Greer
Lived 1855 – 1933 (aged 78). Henry Greer was an Irish politician.
Sir Joseph Henry Greer (9 February 1855 – 25 August 1934) was an Irish soldier, politician, and racing horse owner and breeder. He was born in County Tyrone, was educated at Wellington and joined the 74th Highlanders after military college. He was appointed as Director of the Irish National Stud in 1915. He also became the Aga Khan III's first stud manager. He received a knighthood in the 1925 Birthday Honours.
He was an independent member of Seanad Éireann from 1922 to 1928. He was nominated to the Seanad by the President of the Executive Council in 1922 for 6 years. He did not contest the 1928 Seanad election.
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Who was Henry Greer?
Irish soldier, politician, and racing horse owner and breeder (1855-1933)
When was Henry Greer born?
Henry Greer was born on 1 February 1855.
When did Henry Greer die?
Henry Greer died on 25 August 1933.
What was Henry Greer's occupation?
Henry Greer was a politician.
What nationality was Henry Greer?
Henry Greer was Irish.
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· DBpedia: Henry Greer (politician)
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