William Hagarty O'Leary
Irish doctor and politician (1836–1880)
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William Hagarty O'Leary (1836 – 15 February 1880) was an Irish medical doctor and politician.
BornWilliam Hagarty Leary
1836
1836
Dublin, Ireland
Died15 February 1880 (aged 43–44)
Children9
EducationRoyal College of Surgeons
William Hagarty O'Leary | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Drogheda | |
| In office 1874–1880 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Hagarty Leary 1836 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 15 February 1880 (aged 43–44) |
| Children | 9 |
| Education | Royal College of Surgeons |
Biography
O'Leary was born in Dublin as William Hagarty Leary; he later adopted the O'Leary form of the name. He and his wife had nine children. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1871. He was elected Member of Parliament for Drogheda in 1874 and sat for the seat as a Home Ruler until his death in 1880. A contemporary remarked of him that "Mr. O'Leary spoke very eloquently, though somewhat floridly. In stature he was very short."[1] He was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.[1]
