About William Johnson
Lived 1808 – 1886 (aged 77–78). William Johnson was a British and Irish politician.
Sir William Gillilan Johnson (1808 – 9 April 1886) was an Irish Conservative politician and barrister.
He was elected Conservative MP for Belfast at the 1841 general election but unseated in August 1842.
He was also Mayor of Belfast City Council in 1849.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Johnson?
politician, died 1886
When was William Johnson born?
William Johnson was born in 1808.
When did William Johnson die?
William Johnson died on 9 April 1886.
What was William Johnson's occupation?
William Johnson was a politician.
What nationality was William Johnson?
William Johnson was British and Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gillilan Johnson
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Johnson. https://biography.guide/william-johnson-politician-1808/
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