About John Byrne
Lived 1878 – 1942 (aged 63). John Byrne was an Irish politician.
John Joseph Byrne (23 September 1878 – 29 July 1942) was an Irish politician and barrister. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Cumann na nGaedheal Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North constituency at the June 1927 general election.
He was re-elected at the September 1927 and 1932 general elections. He lost his seat at the 1933 general election. He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1937 general election.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Byrne?
Irish politician, born 1878
When was John Byrne born?
John Byrne was born on 23 September 1878 in Dublin.
When did John Byrne die?
John Byrne died on 29 July 1942 in Dublin.
What was John Byrne's occupation?
John Byrne was a politician.
What nationality was John Byrne?
John Byrne was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Byrne (Irish politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Byrne. https://biography.guide/john-byrne-politician/
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