Emmet Byrne
For the rugby player, see Emmet Byrne (rugby player).
Emmet Francis Byrne (December 6, 1896 – September 25, 1974) was an American politician. He was a U.S. Representative from the third district of Illinois. He served one term, 1957–59, as a Republican before being defeated in the 1958 election by Democrat William T. Murphy.
Biography
He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 6, 1896. He was an alumnus of Loyola University Chicago and DePaul University College of Law. He died on September 25, 1974.
External links
- United States Congress. "Emmet Byrne (id: B001211)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-01-24
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| Preceded by James C. Murray |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 3rd congressional district 1957-1959 |
Succeeded by William T. Murphy |
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