Richard Wilson (Irish politician)

Richard Wilson (c. 1875 – 20 February 1957) was an Irish politician and farmer. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1922 general election as a Farmers' Party Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kildare–Wicklow constituency.[1]

For other people named Richard Wilson, see Richard Wilson (disambiguation).

He was re-elected at the 1923 general election, this time representing the Wicklow constituency. He lost his seat at the June 1927 general election and was an unsuccessful candidate at the September 1927 general election.[2] He was elected to the Seanad of the Irish Free State in 1928 as a Cumann na nGaedheal and later Fine Gael member. He remained a member until it was abolished in 1936.

Wilson had farmed sheep in the Cape Colony prior to returning to Ireland in 1912 and resuming farming in Drynam, Swords. He died 20 February 1957 in Dublin, was survived by his four sons and two daughter, his wife predeceasing him January 1957. He was buried at Glasnevin Cemetery on 22 February.[3][4]

References
  1. "Richard Wilson". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  2. "Richard Wilson". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
  3. "Death of Former Wicklow T.D.". Evening Herald. 20 February 1957. p. 2.
  4. "Late Mr. Richard Wilson". Evening Herald. 22 February 1957. p. 9.


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