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William Barclay

1873 – 1945

Unionist politician in Northern Ireland

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About William Barclay

Lived 1873 – 1945 (aged 71–72). William Barclay was a politician.

William Barclay (1873 or 1874–1945) was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland.

Barclay worked as a shipyard joiner and was elected to the Senate of Northern Ireland as an Ulster Unionist Party member in 1925, despite having no political experience. He served until his death in 1945.

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Important facts

Born

1873

Birth century

19th century

Died

1945

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of the Senate of Northern Ireland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Barclay's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Barclay?

Unionist politician in Northern Ireland

When was William Barclay born?

William Barclay was born in 1873.

When did William Barclay die?

William Barclay died in 1945.

What was William Barclay's occupation?

William Barclay was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Barclay

· Wikidata: Q8005038

· DBpedia: William Barclay (Northern Ireland politician)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Barclay. https://biography.guide/william-barclay-politician/

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