William Coffey
Irish politician
About William Coffey
Lived 1851 – 1937 (aged 86).
William Coffey (26 January 1851 – 2 February 1937) was an Irish Parliamentary Party politician. He was a member of Dublin Corporation, and served as Sheriff of Dublin City from 1904 to 1905, and was referred to in this role by James Joyce in the 'Lestrygonians' section of Ulysses. Coffey served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1909 to 1910.
One of his grandchildren was the paediatrician Victoria Coffey.
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Who was William Coffey?
Irish politician (1851–1937)
When was William Coffey born?
William Coffey was born on 26 January 1851.
When did William Coffey die?
William Coffey died on 2 February 1937.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Coffey (Irish politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Coffey. https://biography.guide/william-coffey-1851/
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