About James Hughes
Lived 1895 – 1948 (aged 52–53). James Hughes was an Irish politician and farmer.
James Hughes (1895 – 1 January 1948) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. A farmer, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kildare constituency in the 1938 general election. He was re-elected at the 1943 and 1944 general elections. He died on 1 January 1948 during the course of the 12th Dáil, which was dissolved on 12 January 1948, and no by-election was held for his seat.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Hughes?
Irish Fine Gael politician
When was James Hughes born?
James Hughes was born in 1895 in County Carlow.
When did James Hughes die?
James Hughes died on 1 January 1948 in County Carlow.
What was James Hughes's occupation?
James Hughes was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was James Hughes?
James Hughes was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Hughes (Irish politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Hughes. https://biography.guide/james-hughes-politician-1895/
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