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Vincent White

1885 – 1958

Irish politician and medical practitioner

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About Vincent White

Lived 1885 – 1958 (aged 72–73). Vincent White was an Irish and British politician.

Vincent Joseph White (1885 – 14 December 1958) was an Irish politician and medical practitioner.

White was born in 1885, the son of Dr. Vincent White. His grandfather was also Dr. Vincent White. He obtained his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

He first stood for election as the Sinn Féin candidate for the Waterford City by-election in March 1918, where he was defeated by the Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) candidate William Redmond, son of the deceased MP and IPP leader John Redmond. At the 1918 general election he again contested Waterford and was again beaten by Redmond. He supported the Anglo-Irish Treaty and voted in favour of it. He was re-elected as a Cumann na nGaedheal TD for the Waterford constituency at the June 1927 and September 1927 general elections. He lost his seat at the 1932 general election. He served as Mayor of Waterford from 1920 to 1926.

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Important facts

Born
1885, Waterford
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Positions held
Teachta Dála, Alderman, Mayor of Waterford
Also known as
Vincent Joseph White

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vincent White?

Irish politician and medical practitioner

When was Vincent White born?

Vincent White was born in 1885 in Waterford.

When did Vincent White die?

Vincent White died on 14 December 1958 in Waterford (Dáil constituency).

What was Vincent White's occupation?

Vincent White was a politician.

What nationality was Vincent White?

Vincent White was Irish and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vincent White

· Wikidata: Q7932107

· DBpedia: Vincent White (politician)

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