Thomas Devereux Pile
Irish politician (1856–1931)
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Sir Thomas Devereux Pile, 1st Baronet (27 February 1856 – 17 January 1931) was an Irish politician, and a member of the Irish Home Rule movement.[1][2]
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| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 1900–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Tallon |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Harrington |
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| Born | 27 February 1856 |
| Died | 17 January 1931 (aged 74) London, England |
| Party | Nationalist Party |
| Spouse |
Caroline Nicholson (m. 1882) |
| Children | 4, including Frederick |
| Education | Wesley College, Dublin |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography
Thomas Devereux Pile was born on 2 February 1856, the son of Thomas Pile and Anne Poole. He was educated at Wesley College, Dublin.[3] His brother was the builder James Philip Pile.[4]
He married Caroline Nicholson on 3 May 1882, and they had four children, including Frederick Pile.[5]
He was a member of Dublin Corporation for the Fitzwilliam ward, and became the Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1900.[6][7] A Protestant, he was a moderate nationalist,[2] and in 1900 welcomed Queen Victoria to Dublin as lord mayor when she came to pay tribute to the Irish troops who fought in the Boer War.[6] This was controversial, although a motion welcoming the queen passed the corporation, this opposed by many nationalists, including William Redmond, who resigned in protest.[1] He was created 1st Baronet Pile, of Kenilworth House, Rathgar, County Dublin on 24 September 1900. He was the last titled person to be lord mayor of Dublin. He held the office of Sheriff of Dublin City in 1898.[8]
Thomas Devereux Pile died in London on 17 January 1931, at the age of 74.[3]
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