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James Griffin

1899 – 1959

Irish politician

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About James Griffin

Lived 1899 – 1959 (aged 59). James Griffin was an Irish politician.

James Griffin (17 April 1899 – 22 March 1959) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Meath constituency at the 1957 general election. He died in 1959 during the 16th Dáil, a by-election was held on 22 July 1959 which was won by Henry Johnston of Fianna Fáil.

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Teachta Dála

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Griffin?

Irish politician (1899–1959)

When was James Griffin born?

James Griffin was born on 17 April 1899.

When did James Griffin die?

James Griffin died on 22 March 1959.

What was James Griffin's occupation?

James Griffin was a politician.

What nationality was James Griffin?

James Griffin was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Griffin

· Wikidata: Q6134974

· DBpedia: James Griffin (Irish politician)

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