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James McCann

d. 1873

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About James McCann

James McCann was a British politician.

James McCann (died 1873) was an Irish Liberal, Whig and Independent Irish Party politician.

McCann was first elected Independent Irish Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Drogheda at the 1852 general election and—standing as a Whig in 1857 and Liberal in 1859—held the seat until 1865 when he did not seek re-election.

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Important facts

Died

1873

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Irish people

Positions held

Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Who was James McCann?

politician

When did James McCann die?

James McCann died in 1873.

What was James McCann's occupation?

James McCann was a politician.

What nationality was James McCann?

James McCann was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James McCann

· Wikidata: Q25861302

· DBpedia: James McCann (Drogheda MP)

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