About Richard Belton
Lived 1913 – 1974 (aged 60). Richard Belton was an Irish bridge player and politician.
Richard Belton (8 July 1913 – 29 May 1974) was an Irish Fine Gael politician and medical doctor. He was elected to Seanad Éireann on the Administrative Panel at the 1969 election. He lost his seat at the 1973 Seanad election.
Other members of the Belton family to have served in the Oireachtas include his father Patrick Belton, his brothers Jack Belton and Paddy Belton, his cousin Luke Belton and his daughter Avril Doyle.
He was born in Dublin, the eldest of four brothers. He attended school at Belvedere College and studied medicine at University College Dublin. He was a member of Dún Laoghaire Corporation for 30 years. He served as Chairman of the Dublin Health Authority and was also a member of the Eastern Health Board and of the Governing Body of University College Dublin.
He was an international bridge player and represented Ireland on many occasions.
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Who was Richard Belton?
Irish physician, politician, and bridge player (1913–1974)
When was Richard Belton born?
Richard Belton was born on 8 July 1913.
When did Richard Belton die?
Richard Belton died on 29 May 1974.
What was Richard Belton's occupation?
Richard Belton was a bridge player and politician.
What nationality was Richard Belton?
Richard Belton was Irish.
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