Johnny Fox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Johnny Fox
|
|
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office November 1992 – 17 March 1995 |
|
| Constituency | Wicklow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1948 County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Died | 17 March 1995 (aged 46) County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations |
Fianna Fáil (until 1992) |
| Children | 2, including Mildred |
John Fox (born 5 April 1948 – died 17 March 1995) was an Irish politician. He was known as an independent member of the Irish Parliament. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the area of Wicklow. A TD is like a Member of Parliament in other countries. John Fox was also a member of the Church of Ireland.
Contents
Who Was John Fox?
John Fox was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1948. He passed away in 1995 when he was 46 years old. Before he became a politician, he worked as a farmer. He cared deeply about his local community and decided to get involved in politics to help people.
Early Steps in Politics
John Fox first became involved in local government. He was elected to the Wicklow County Council for the area of Greystones. At that time, he was a member of a political party called Fianna Fáil. This council helps manage local services and decisions for the county.
Becoming an Independent TD
In 1992, John Fox decided to leave the Fianna Fáil party. He then ran for election as an independent politician. This means he did not belong to any major political party. He was elected to the 27th Dáil in the 1992 general election. This was a big achievement for an independent candidate.
A Family Legacy in Politics
Sadly, John Fox passed away in 1995. After his death, a special election was held to fill his seat in the Irish Parliament. His daughter, Mildred Fox, decided to run for the seat. She won the election and became a TD, just like her father. Mildred was re-elected in the 1997 and 2002 general elections, continuing her family's service in politics.
See also
- Families in the Oireachtas
