George Gavin
Irish politician
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Major George Gavin (1810 – 23 October 1880)[1] was an Irish Independent Irish Party[2] and Liberal politician.
Preceded byJames Spaight
Francis William Russell
Francis William Russell
Succeeded byIsaac Butt
Richard O'Shaughnessy
Richard O'Shaughnessy
Preceded byJames O'Brien
Francis William Russell
Francis William Russell
Succeeded byJames Spaight
Francis William Russell
Francis William Russell
George Gavin | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Limerick City | |
| In office 5 May 1859 – 9 February 1874 | |
| Preceded by | James Spaight Francis William Russell |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Butt Richard O'Shaughnessy |
| In office 15 February 1858 – 10 May 1858 | |
| Preceded by | James O'Brien Francis William Russell |
| Succeeded by | James Spaight Francis William Russell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1810 |
| Died | (aged 70) |
| Party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | Independent Irish |
Gavin was first elected MP as an Independent Irish representative for Limerick City at a by-election in February 1858[2] but was unseated under three months later due to bribery through his agent.[3]
He was re-elected for the seat as Liberal representative in 1859 and held the seat until he stood down in 1874.[4]
He served as High Sheriff of Limerick City in 1857.[citation needed]