Charles William O'Hara facts for kids
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Charles William O'Hara
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| Member of Parliament for Sligo County |
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| In office 13 May 1859 – 17 July 1865 Serving with Robert Gore-Booth
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| Preceded by | Robert Gore-Booth Edward Joshua Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Robert Gore-Booth Edward Henry Cooper |
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Charles William Cooper
1817 |
| Died | 20 May 1870 (aged 52–53) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Conservative |
Charles William O'Hara (born in 1817, died May 20, 1870) was an Irish politician. For a while, he was known as Charles William Cooper. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
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Who Was Charles O'Hara?
Charles William O'Hara was an important figure in Irish politics during the 1800s. He served as a Member of Parliament, representing his home county.
Early Life and Education
Charles O'Hara was born in 1817. He received his education at Trinity College, Dublin. This is a very famous university in Dublin, Ireland.
Becoming a Politician
Charles O'Hara was part of the Conservative Party. This was one of the main political groups in the United Kingdom at the time. In 1859, he decided to run for a political job.
Serving in Parliament
In the 1859 general election, Charles O'Hara was elected. He became a Member of Parliament, often called an MP. An MP is a person chosen by voters to represent them in the country's main law-making body, called Parliament. He represented the area of Sligo County. He held this important position until 1865. At that time, he chose not to run for re-election.
