William Martin Murphy
Willy Martin Murphy | |
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Murphy, c. 1911 | |
| MP for Dublin St Patrick's | |
| In office 1885–1892 | |
| Preceded by | New Office |
| Succeeded by | William Field |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 January 1845 Castletownbere, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 26 June 1919 (aged 74) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Irish Parliamentary Party |
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| Alma mater | Belvedere College |
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| Known for | Dublin Lockout of 1913 |
William Martin Murphy (6 January 1845 – 26 June 1919) was an Irish businessman, newspaper publisher and politician. A member of parliament (MP) representing Dublin from 1885 to 1892, he was dubbed "William Murder Murphy" among the Irish press and the striking members of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union during the Dublin Lockout of 1913. He was arguably both Ireland's first "press baron" and the leading promoter of tram development.