About William Duffy
Lived 1865 – 1945 (aged 79). William Duffy was an Irish and British politician.
William John Duffy (7 April 1865 – 1 January 1945) was an Irish nationalist politician from County Galway. He was one of the few people to have served both in the United Kingdom House of Commons and in Dáil Éireann.
His parents were Laurence Duffy from Lisduff, County Galway (1827–1872) and Mary Higgins of Athenry, County Galway (1827–1899).
Duffy was elected at the 1900 general election as Member of Parliament (MP) for South Galway, as an Irish Parliamentary Party candidate, and held the seat until his defeat at the 1918 general election by the Sinn Féin candidate Frank Fahy.
At the June 1927 Irish general election, he was elected as National League Party Teachta Dála (TD) for Galway. He did not contest the September 1927 Irish general election.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Duffy?
Irish politician
When was William Duffy born?
William Duffy was born on 7 April 1865 in County Galway.
When did William Duffy die?
William Duffy died on 1 January 1945 in County Galway.
What was William Duffy's occupation?
William Duffy was a politician.
What nationality was William Duffy?
William Duffy was Irish and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Duffy (politician)
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