Edward James Saunderson
Edward James Saunderson | |
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Photograph of Colonel Saunderson, c. 1891 | |
| 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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| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1837 Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland |
| Died | 21 October 1906 (aged 69) 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 |
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.