Denis Maurice O'Conor
Denis Maurice O'Conor (Irish: Donnchadh Muirgheas Ó Conchubhair Donn; 1840–26 July 1883) was an Irish politician, Member of Parliament in the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The second son of The O'Conor Don, O'Conor was educated at Downside School and the University of London, gaining an MA in 1861 and LLD in 1866. A barrister, he was called to the bar at Middle Temple, 1866. He was a member of the Reform Club.
O'Conor served as a Liberal (pro-Home Rule) MP for County Sligo from December 1868 until his death. He was appointed High Sheriff of Roscommon for 1865.
He married Ellen Isabella, the eldest daughter of Rev. W. T. Kevill Davies of Croft Castle, Herefordshire with whom he had a son.
References
- Burke, Bernard. A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Great Britain & Ireland (Volume 2). ebooks
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Denis Maurice O'Conor
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edward Henry Cooper Sir Robert Gore-Booth |
Member of Parliament for 1868 – 1883 With: Sir Robert Gore-Booth to 1877 Edward Robert King-Harman 1877–80 Thomas Sexton from 1880 |
Succeeded by Nicholas Lynch Thomas Sexton |
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