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Vincent White
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White as Mayor of Waterford in 1920
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1927 – February 1932 |
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| Constituency | Waterford |
| In office May 1921 – August 1923 |
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| Constituency | Waterford–Tipperary East |
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| Born | 1885 Waterford, Ireland |
| Died | 14 December 1958 Waterford, Ireland |
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| Alma mater | RCSI |
Vincent Joseph White (1885 – 14 December 1958) was an important Irish politician and a medical doctor. He was born in Waterford, Ireland, and spent his life helping people both in healthcare and in government. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD), which is a member of the Irish Parliament, and also as the Mayor of Waterford.
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Early Life and Education
Vincent Joseph White was born in 1885. He came from a family of doctors. Both his father and his grandfather were also named Dr. Vincent White. This meant he grew up in a household focused on medicine.
He studied hard to become a doctor himself. He earned his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). This is a famous college in Dublin where many doctors train. After finishing his studies, he began his career as a medical practitioner.
Political Career and Elections
Vincent White became involved in politics during a very important time for Ireland. He first tried to become a politician in 1918.
Early Attempts to Join Parliament
In March 1918, Vincent White ran in a special election in Waterford City. He was a candidate for Sinn Féin, a political party that wanted Ireland to be independent. However, he lost this election to William Redmond. Redmond was from the Irish Parliamentary Party, which was a different political group.
Later that same year, in the general election of 1918, White tried again to win a seat in Waterford. But once more, he was defeated by William Redmond.
Becoming a Teachta Dála (TD)
Despite his early losses, Vincent White did not give up. In the 1921 elections, he was finally elected as a Teachta Dála (TD). A TD is like a Member of Parliament in other countries. He represented the area of Waterford–Tipperary East. He was elected without anyone running against him, which means he was the only candidate for that spot.
During this time, a very important agreement was being discussed: the Anglo-Irish Treaty. This treaty was about Ireland's future and its relationship with Britain. Vincent White supported the treaty and voted in favor of it.
Re-election and Later Years
Vincent White was re-elected as a TD in the 1922 general election. He was still part of the Sinn Féin party that supported the treaty. However, he lost his seat in the next election, which happened in 1923.
He returned to parliament a few years later. He was re-elected as a TD for the Waterford area in both the June 1927 and September 1927 general elections. This time, he was a member of a new party called Cumann na nGaedheal. He continued to serve as a TD until the 1932 general election, when he lost his seat again.
Mayor of Waterford
Besides being a TD, Vincent White also served his local community in a very important role. He was the Mayor of Waterford from 1920 to 1926. As Mayor, he was the main leader of the city's local government. This shows his dedication to both national and local public service.
Vincent White passed away on December 14, 1958, in Waterford. He is remembered for his contributions as both a doctor and a politician during a key period in Irish history.
