About James O'Doherty
Lived 1848 – 1932 (aged 83–84). James O'Doherty was a British politician and solicitor.
James Edward O'Doherty (1848 – 2 January 1932) was an Irish lawyer and politician.
Born in Derry and educated at Castleknock and Maynooth, he won first place in all his Law Society examinations and became a solicitor in 1870.
In the general election of 1885, he was elected Member of Parliament for North Donegal. He remained as member for the constituency until he resigned in 1890. In March 1890, he won an award for libel against the Derry Journal.
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Who was James O'Doherty?
Irish politician and lawyer
When was James O'Doherty born?
James O'Doherty was born in 1848 in Derry.
When did James O'Doherty die?
James O'Doherty died on 2 January 1932.
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James O'Doherty was a politician and solicitor.
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James O'Doherty was British.
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