John Sheehan
British politician;
About John Sheehan
Lived 1885 – 1972 (aged 86–87).
John Sheehan (1885–1972) was a Liverpool City Councillor and Alderman who served as Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
Biography
Sheehan was the successful labour candidate for South Scotland ward and was elected to Liverpool City Council in 1929. He represented South Scotland Ward from November 1929 until 1953 when the ward was absorbed under new boundary revisions. He was subsequently elected to represent Vauxhall ward. He was elected as an Alderman in October 1953.
He served as Lord Mayor of Liverpool from 1956 to 1957. As Lord Mayor he led a Liverpool civic delegation on a tour of the Russian Black Sea Port of Odessa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sheehan?
British politician; (1885-1972)
When was John Sheehan born?
John Sheehan was born in 1885.
When did John Sheehan die?
John Sheehan died in 1972.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sheehan (Liverpool politician)
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