About John Galvin
Lived 1907 – 1963 (aged 56). John Galvin was an Irish politician.
John Galvin (15 May 1907 – 11 October 1963) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Cork Borough constituency at the 1954 general election.
He was re-elected at the 1957 and 1961 general elections. He died in office in 1963, and the 1964 Cork Borough by-election was won by his widow Sheila Galvin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Galvin?
Irish politician (1907-1963)
When was John Galvin born?
John Galvin was born on 15 May 1907 in County Cork.
When did John Galvin die?
John Galvin died on 11 October 1963.
What was John Galvin's occupation?
John Galvin was a politician.
What nationality was John Galvin?
John Galvin was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Galvin (Irish politician)
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