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William Hagarty O'Leary (1836 - 15 February 1880) was an Irish medical doctor and politician.
William Hagarty O'Leary | |
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| Member of Parliament for Drogheda | |
| In office 1874-1880 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Hagarty Leary 1836 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 15 February 1880 (aged 43–44) |
| Children | 9 |
| Education | Royal College of Surgeons |
Biography
editO'Leary was born in Dublin as William Hagarty Leary; he later adopted the O'Leary form of the name. He and his wife had nine children. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1871. He was elected Member of Parliament for Drogheda in 1874 and sat for the seat as a Home Ruler until his death in 1880. A contemporary remarked of him that "Mr. O'Leary spoke very eloquently, though somewhat floridly. In stature he was very short."[1] He was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.[1]
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