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William James Morgan

1914 – 1999

Northern Irish politician

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About William James Morgan

Lived 1914 – 1999 (aged 84). William James Morgan was a British politician.

William James Morgan (PC (NI)) (17 July 1914 – 12 May 1999) was a Unionist politician in Northern Ireland.

Biography A businessman by profession, he owned James Morgan & Sons, a transport contractors' business. He was president of the Irish Temperance Alliance and chairman of Oldpark YMCA. He was elected to the House of Commons of Northern Ireland from the Belfast Oldpark seat in 1949, and represented the constituency until his defeat by Labour in 1958. He was then elected for Belfast Clifton in a 1959 by-election, and served that constituency until being defeated in 1969. He died on 12 May 1999.

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Important facts

Born
17 July 1914
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 May 1999
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Positions held
Member of the Senate of Northern Ireland, Member of the 1973–74 Northern Ireland Assembly, Member of the Parliament of Northern Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William James Morgan?

Northern Irish politician (1914-1999)

When was William James Morgan born?

William James Morgan was born on 17 July 1914.

When did William James Morgan die?

William James Morgan died on 12 May 1999.

What was William James Morgan's occupation?

William James Morgan was a politician.

What nationality was William James Morgan?

William James Morgan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William James Morgan

· Wikidata: Q8013478

· DBpedia: William James Morgan

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