About Robert McKeown
Lived 1869 – 1925 (aged 55). Robert McKeown was a British civil servant and politician.
Robert John McKeown (12 May 1869 – 9 April 1925) was an Irish businessman and Ulster Unionist Party politician.
Born in Coagh, County Tyrone, he was educated privately and was a director of a linen manufacturing company. From 1914 - 1920 he was chairman of the Irish Power Loom Manufacturers' Association and a member of the Flax Control Board during the First World War. In 1920 he was president of the Ulster Reform Club, and chairman of the Ulster Liberal Unionist Association in 1921.
He was a Stormont MP for North Belfast from 1921 until his death in 1925, and served as Parliamentary Secretary to both the Ministry for Education and Ministry for Commerce during that time.
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Who was Robert McKeown?
Northern Irish politician (1869-1925)
When was Robert McKeown born?
Robert McKeown was born on 12 May 1869.
When did Robert McKeown die?
Robert McKeown died on 9 April 1925.
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Robert McKeown was a civil servant and politician.
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Robert McKeown was British.
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