George Morris (Irish politician)
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George Morris (April 1833 – 11 September 1912)[1] was an Irish Home Rule League politician.
Quick Facts MP, Member of Parliament for Galway Borough ...
George Morris | |
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Member of Parliament for Galway Borough | |
In office 31 January 1874 – 31 March 1880 Serving with William St Lawrence (until March 1874) Frank Hugh O'Donnell (until June 1874) Michael Francis Ward (from June 1874) | |
Preceded by | William St Lawrence Rowland Blennerhassett |
Succeeded by | T. P. O'Connor John Orrell Lever |
In office 1 April 1867 – 17 November 1868 | |
Preceded by | Michael Morris Rowland Blennerhassett |
Succeeded by | William St Lawrence Rowland Blennerhassett |
Personal details | |
Born | April 1833 |
Died | 11 September 1912(1912-09-11) (aged 79) |
Nationality | Irish |
Political party | Home Rule League Liberal (formerly) |
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He was first elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Galway Borough at a by-election in April 1867, representing the Liberals,[2] but did not stand again in 1868. He returned to the seat in 1874, but again did not stand in 1880.[2]
He was High Sheriff of Galway Town in 1860.