Justin McCarthy (politician)
Justin McCarthy | |
|---|---|
McCarthy in 1891 | |
| Member of Parliament for Longford | |
| In office 1879–1885 | |
| Preceded by | George Errington Myles O'Reilly |
| Succeeded by | Constituency divided |
| Member of Parliament for North Longford | |
| In office 1885–1887 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Tim Healy |
| Member of Parliament for Londonderry City | |
| In office 1886–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Lewis |
| Succeeded by | John Ross |
| Leader of the Irish National Federation | |
| In office 1891–1892 | |
| Succeeded by | John Dillon |
| Member of Parliament for North Longford | |
| In office 1892–1900 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Healy |
| Succeeded by | James Patrick Farrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 November 1830 Cork City, Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 24 April 1912 (aged 81) Folkestone, Kent, England |
| Political party | Irish Parliamentary Party Irish National Federation |
| Spouse |
Charlotte Ailman (m. 1855) |
| Relatives | Justin Huntly McCarthy (son) |
Justin McCarthy (22 November 1830 – 24 April 1912) was an Irish nationalist, journalist, historian, novelist and politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1879 to 1900, taking his seat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.