About William Meagher
Lived 1820 – 1897 (aged 76–77). William Meagher was a British politician.
William Meagher (died 24 March 1897) was an Irish businessman and politician, who represented Meath for the Home Rule League from 1884 to 1885.
Career Meagher was a prominent Dublin wine merchant and vintner, who was elected to the city council as alderman for the North Dock Ward. He held the post for several years before becoming Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1884. That same year, he was elected to Parliament in a by-election in Meath after the incumbent, Robert Henry Metge, resigned. He was elected unopposed as a Home Rule League candidate. He did not seek re-election at the 1885 general election.
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Who was William Meagher?
politician, died 1897
When was William Meagher born?
William Meagher was born in 1820.
When did William Meagher die?
William Meagher died in 1897.
What was William Meagher's occupation?
William Meagher was a politician.
What nationality was William Meagher?
William Meagher was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Meagher (Irish politician)
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