George Dawson (Northern Ireland politician) facts for kids
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George Dawson
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Dawson pictured at an Independent Orange Order event.
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Antrim East |
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| In office 26 November 2003 – 7 May 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Danny O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Alastair Ross |
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| Born | 10 May 1961 Lurgan, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 7 May 2007 (aged 45) Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Vi Dawson |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
| Website | georgedawson.org (Archived) |
George Dawson (born 10 May 1961 – died 7 May 2007) was an important politician from Northern Ireland. He was a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Dawson served as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for the area of East Antrim. He held this position from November 2003 until his death in 2007. He was known for sharing strong beliefs with the DUP leader, Ian Paisley. Many thought he might have taken on a very important role in the government.
Who Was George Dawson?
George Dawson was born in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, on May 10, 1961. He studied at Queen's University Belfast, which is a well-known university. He was a Presbyterian, which is a type of Christian faith.
His Role in Politics
George Dawson was a politician for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). This is one of the main political parties in Northern Ireland. He was elected as an MLA for East Antrim. An MLA is like a representative for a specific area. They work in the Northern Ireland Assembly to make decisions and laws for the region.
He served in the Assembly from 2003 until he passed away in 2007. He was seen as someone who could have become a key part of the government. This government was set up to share power between different political groups in Northern Ireland.
Other Important Roles
Beyond his work as an MLA, George Dawson was involved in several other groups.
- He helped start the Caleb Foundation in 1998. This group focuses on Christian beliefs and tries to influence society based on those beliefs. He was the chairman of this group until he died.
- He was also the Grand Master of the Independent Orange Order. This is a Protestant organization.
- Additionally, he served as the Treasurer for the Evangelical Protestant Society. This group also promotes Protestant Christian views.
George Dawson passed away on May 7, 2007, after a short illness.
