Johnny Fox
Irish Fianna Fáil politician (1948–1995)
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John Fox (5 April 1948 – 17 March 1995) was an Irish independent politician and Teachta Dála (TD) for Wicklow.[1][2] He was a member of the Church of Ireland.[1]
ConstituencyWicklow
Born5 April 1948
County Wicklow, Ireland
Died17 March 1995 (aged 46)
County Wicklow, Ireland
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 |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Fianna Fáil (until 1992) |
| Children | 2, including Mildred |
A farmer before entering politics, he was elected a Fianna Fáil member for Greystones on Wicklow County Council. He resigned from Fianna Fáil in 1992 and he was elected to the 27th Dáil at the 1992 general election.[1][3][4] After his death at the age of 46 in 1995, his Dáil seat was won by his daughter Mildred Fox, who was re-elected at the 1997 and 2002 general elections.[1][5]