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Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin

1867 – 1927

Irish politician

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Lived 1867 – 1927 (aged 59). Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin was a British politician and barrister.

Martin Henry FitzPatrick Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin, (22 July 1867 – 11 August 1927) was an Irish Unionist (Conservative) Member of Parliament (MP).

Background and education Morris was the eldest son of Michael Morris, 1st Baron Killanin, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he was secretary of the University Philosophical Society. He later became a barrister.

He was elected to the House of Commons for Galway Borough in 1900, a seat he held until the following year when he succeeded his father as second Baron Killanin and entered the House of Lords. He was awarded the Knight of Grace of Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Lord Lieutenant of Galway, Justice of the peace
Awards
Legum Doctor; Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John
Also known as
Martin Henry Fitzpatrick Morris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin?

Irish politician (1867-1927)

When was Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin born?

Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin was born on 11 August 1867.

When did Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin die?

Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin died on 22 July 1927.

What was Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin's occupation?

Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin was a politician and barrister.

What nationality was Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin?

Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin

· Wikidata: Q6776217

· DBpedia: Martin Morris, 2nd Baron Killanin

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