John Greene (Kilkenny MP) facts for kids
John Greene (who passed away on June 16, 1883) was an Irish landowner and a politician from County Kilkenny.
He played an important role in Irish politics during his time.
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Who Was John Greene?
John Greene was a landowner, meaning he owned a lot of land. He was also a politician, someone who works in government to make decisions for the public. He came from County Kilkenny, a county in Ireland.
Becoming a Politician
In 1847, John Greene was chosen by the people of County Kilkenny to represent them in the United Kingdom House of Commons. This is like being a member of parliament, where laws are made for the country. He became one of two Members of Parliament (MPs) for his area.
He was first elected as a candidate for the Repeal Association. This group wanted to end the union between Great Britain and Ireland.
His Time in Parliament
John Greene was very popular! He was re-elected three more times in a row. This means he kept his seat in the House of Commons for many years.
During his time as an MP, he was part of different political groups:
- In 1852, he was a Liberal Independent.
- In 1857, he joined the Independent Irish Party.
- In 1859, and again in 1865, he was part of the Irish Liberal Party.
End of His Political Career
John Greene served as an MP until 1865. In that year's election, he was not re-elected. Instead, another politician named George Leopold Bryan won the seat.
