Edward James Saunderson
Irish unionist politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Colonel Edward James Saunderson PC DL JP (1 October 1837 – 21 October 1906) was an Anglo-Irish landowner and prominent Irish unionist politician. He led the Irish Unionist Alliance between 1891 and 1906.
Quick Facts 1st Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Preceded by ...
Edward James Saunderson | |
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1st Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party | |
In office 1905–1906 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Walter Long |
1st Leader of the Irish Unionist Alliance | |
In office 1891–1906 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Walter Long |
Member of Parliament for North Armagh | |
In office 18 December 1885 – 21 October 1906 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | William Moore |
Member of Parliament for Cavan | |
In office 23 July 1865 – 31 January 1874 | |
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Personal details | |
Born | (1837-10-01)1 October 1837 Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland |
Died | 21 October 1906(1906-10-21) (aged 69)[1] Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland |
Citizenship | British |
Political party | Irish Unionist Alliance Ulster Unionist Party |
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Spouse | Helena Emily de Moleyns |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Alexander Saunderson Sarah Juliana Maxwell |
Residence | Castle Saunderson |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1862–1893 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Royal Irish Fusiliers |
Commands | 4th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers |
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