Richard Wilson (Irish politician) facts for kids
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Richard Wilson
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| Senator | |
| In office December 1928 – May 1936 |
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office August 1923 – June 1927 |
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| Constituency | Wicklow |
| In office June 1922 – August 1923 |
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| Constituency | Kildare–Wicklow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1875 County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Died | 20 February 1957 (aged 81–82) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Farmers' Party |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Children | 6 |
Richard Wilson (born around 1875 – died 20 February 1957) was an important Irish politician and farmer. He was known for representing people in the Irish parliament.
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Who Was Richard Wilson?
Richard Wilson was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, around 1875. He grew up to be a farmer, which means he worked with land and animals. Later in his life, he decided to get involved in politics to help his community and country.
His Time as a Politician
Richard Wilson had a long career in Irish politics, serving in different parts of the government.
Becoming a Teachta Dála
His political journey began when he was first elected to Dáil Éireann in the 1922 general election. The Dáil Éireann is like the main parliament or law-making body in Ireland. When someone is elected to the Dáil, they are called a Teachta Dála, or TD for short. This means they represent a specific area, or constituency, in the parliament.
Richard Wilson was elected as a member of the Farmers' Party. This party focused on the needs and interests of farmers in Ireland. His first constituency was Kildare–Wicklow.
He was re-elected in the 1923 general election, but this time he represented the Wicklow constituency. He continued to work for the people of Wicklow until he lost his seat in the June 1927 general election. He tried again in the September 1927 election but was not successful.
Moving to the Seanad
Even though he was no longer a TD, Richard Wilson continued his political work. In 1928, he was elected to the Seanad, which is like the upper house or second part of the Irish parliament.
In the Seanad, he first joined the Cumann na nGaedheal party. Later, he became a member of the Fine Gael party. He served as a Senator until 1936, when the Seanad was changed.
Life as a Farmer
Before he became a well-known politician, Richard Wilson was a dedicated farmer.
Early Life and Farming
Before returning to Ireland in 1912, Richard Wilson spent time farming sheep in the Cape Colony. This area is now part of South Africa. After coming back to Ireland, he continued his farming work in a place called Drynam, near Swords in Dublin.
Later Life and Family
Richard Wilson passed away on 20 February 1957, in Dublin. His wife had died just a month before, in January 1957. He had six children. He was buried at Glasnevin Cemetery on 22 February.
