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James Johnston Clark

1809 – 1891

British politician

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About James Johnston Clark

Lived 1809 – 1891 (aged 81–82). James Johnston Clark was a politician.

James Johnston Clark (1809 – June 1891) was a Unionist politician in Ireland.

Clark was born the son of Alexander and Margaret (née Johnston) Clark of Maghera. He inherited Largantogher House, Maghera, County Londonderry on the death of his father in 1842 and was appointed High Sheriff of County Londonderry for 1849.

He served as a Unionist Member of Parliament for County Londonderry from 9 March 1857 until 1859. He was a member of the Carlton Club, London.

He married Frances, the daughter of Robert Hall of Merton Hall, Tipperary. His son, Sir William Ovens Clark, was Chief Justice of Punjab Chief Court. Clark's grandson was James Lenox-Conyngham Chichester-Clark and his great-grandson was Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, Lord Moyola. He was the father-in-law of John Kells Ingram.

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Important facts

Born
1809
Birth century
19th century
Died
1891
Occupation
Politician
Positions held
Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Johnston Clark?

British politician

When was James Johnston Clark born?

James Johnston Clark was born in 1809.

When did James Johnston Clark die?

James Johnston Clark died in 1891.

What was James Johnston Clark's occupation?

James Johnston Clark was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Johnston Clark

· Wikidata: Q16062446

· DBpedia: James Johnston Clark

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