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Sir Francis Henry Miller

1865 – 1936

Irish solicitor and politician

Solicitor Municipal clerkRugby union player
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About Sir Francis Henry Miller

Lived 1865 – 1936 (aged 70). Sir Francis Henry Miller was a British solicitor, municipal clerk and rugby union player.

Sir Francis Henry Miller (5 October 1865 — 16 June 1936) was an Irish politician and international rugby union player.

Miller attended Foyle College while growing up in Derry and studied law at Trinity College Dublin.

A Wanderers forward, Miller was capped for Ireland against Scotland at Edinburgh in 1886.

Miller was admitted as a solicitor in 1888.

As a member of the Irish Unionist Party, Miller followed both his grandfather and father in serving as mayor of Derry when he was appointed to the role in 1901. During his second year in office, Miller was knighted after the coronation of Edward VII. He became the Derry town clerk in 1903.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Foyle and Londonderry College
Positions held
Mayor of Derry, Council member
Awards
Knight Bachelor; Royal Humane Society bronze medal
Also known as
Francis H. Miller, F. Henry Miller, Henry Miller

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Francis Henry Miller?

Irish solicitor and politician

When was Sir Francis Henry Miller born?

Sir Francis Henry Miller was born on 5 October 1865.

When did Sir Francis Henry Miller die?

Sir Francis Henry Miller died on 16 June 1936 in Derry.

What was Sir Francis Henry Miller's occupation?

Sir Francis Henry Miller was a solicitor, municipal clerk and rugby union player.

What nationality was Sir Francis Henry Miller?

Sir Francis Henry Miller was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Francis Henry Miller

· Wikidata: Q76007431

· DBpedia: Henry Miller (Irish politician)

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