John Hooper (Irish politician) facts for kids
John Hooper (born in 1846, died on November 23, 1897) was an Irish journalist and politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the British Parliament in London. He represented the area of South-East Cork from 1885 to 1889 as part of the Irish Parliamentary Party.
Who Was John Hooper?
John Hooper was an important figure in Irish public life during the late 1800s. He used his skills as a writer and his position as a politician to support Irish causes. He worked hard to share information and represent the people of his region.
Early Career and Politics
John Hooper started his career working for a newspaper called the Cork Herald. Later, he joined the staff of the Freeman's Journal, another well-known newspaper. For a long time, he was their special correspondent in Parliament, reporting on political events.
In 1885, he became a Member of Parliament. He was supported by Charles Stewart Parnell, a very famous Irish political leader. In December 1887, John Hooper was put in jail in Tullamore. This happened because he published news about political groups that the government had tried to stop. He believed people had a right to know. He stayed in Parliament until 1889, when he decided to leave politics. At the time of his death, he was the editor of the Evening Telegraph newspaper in Dublin.
Family and Legacy
John Hooper is even mentioned in a very famous book! He appears in Ulysses by James Joyce. In the book, a character named "alderman Hooper" gives a stuffed owl as a wedding gift.
John Hooper had several sons who also achieved notable things. Two of his sons, William and Richard, played soccer for Ireland at an international level. Another son, John, became the first head of statistics for the Irish Free State (which is now the Republic of Ireland). His oldest son, Patrick Hooper, also became an editor of the Freeman's Journal and later served as a Senator, which is a type of politician.
His Final Resting Place
John Hooper is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. This cemetery is a famous place where many important Irish figures are laid to rest.
