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Politician, died 1866 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony O'Flaherty (1800 – 1866)[1] was an Irish Whig, Independent Irish Party and Repeal Association politician.[2][3]
Anthony O'Flaherty | |
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Member of Parliament for Galway Borough | |
In office 2 August 1847 – 13 July 1857 | |
Preceded by | James Henry Monahan Martin Joseph Blake |
Succeeded by | Ulick de Burgh John Orrell Lever |
Personal details | |
Born | 1800 |
Died | 1866 (aged 65–66) |
Nationality | Irish |
Political party | Whig |
Other political affiliations | Independent Irish Party Repeal Association |
O'Flaherty was first elected Repeal Association Member of Parliament (MP) for Galway Borough at the 1847 general election and—elected for the Independent Irish Party in 1852, and the Whigs in April 1857—held the seat until July 1857 when he was unseated due to bribery by his agents.[2][4]
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