About John Maginnis
Lived 1919 – 2001 (aged 82). John Maginnis was a British politician.
John Edward Maginnis (7 March 1919 – 7 July 2001) was a Northern Irish politician. He was Ulster Unionist Member of Parliament for Armagh from 1959 until he stood down at the February 1974 general election. He stood unsuccessfully for the Unionist Party of Northern Ireland at the 1975 election to the Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention.
Educated at Moyallon School and Portadown Technical College, he lived and farmed at Mandeville Hall, Tandragee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Maginnis?
British politician (1919-2001)
When was John Maginnis born?
John Maginnis was born on 7 March 1919 in Mullahead.
When did John Maginnis die?
John Maginnis died on 7 July 2001 in Northern Ireland.
What was John Maginnis's occupation?
John Maginnis was a politician.
What nationality was John Maginnis?
John Maginnis was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Maginnis. https://biography.guide/john-maginnis/
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