About Michael Lydon
Lived 1907 – 1977 (aged 69). Michael Lydon was an Irish politician.
Michael F. Lydon (10 October 1907 – 15 May 1977) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. A civil engineer, he was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway West constituency at the 1944 general election. He was re-elected at the 1948 general election but lost his seat at the 1951 general election. He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1954 and 1957 general elections. He served as Mayor of Galway from 1952 to 1953.
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Who was Michael Lydon?
Irish politician (1907-1977)
When was Michael Lydon born?
Michael Lydon was born on 10 October 1907 in Galway.
When did Michael Lydon die?
Michael Lydon died on 15 May 1977 in Galway.
What was Michael Lydon's occupation?
Michael Lydon was a politician.
What nationality was Michael Lydon?
Michael Lydon was Irish.
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