About John Friel
Lived 1889 – 1963 (aged 74). John Friel was an Irish politician.
John Friel (1 August 1889 – 1 October 1963) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and merchant. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Donegal East constituency at the 1937 general election. He was re-elected at each subsequent election until he lost his seat at the 1951 general election.
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Who was John Friel?
Irish politician
When was John Friel born?
John Friel was born on 1 August 1889 in County Donegal.
When did John Friel die?
John Friel died on 1 October 1963 in County Donegal.
What was John Friel's occupation?
John Friel was a politician.
What nationality was John Friel?
John Friel was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Friel. https://biography.guide/john-friel/
MLA: "John Friel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-friel/.
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