Thomas Tighe (MP)
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Thomas Tighe (1829ā15 June 1914)[1] was an Irish Home Rule League politician.
Quick Facts MP, Member of Parliament for Mayo ...
Thomas Tighe | |
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Member of Parliament for Mayo | |
In office 31 January 1874 ā 7 May 1874 | |
Preceded by | George Eakins Browne George Bingham |
Succeeded by | John O'Connor Power George Eakins Browne |
Personal details | |
Born | 1829 |
Died | (aged 84) |
Nationality | Irish |
Political party | Home Rule |
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He was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mayo at the 1874 general election but was shortly after unseated. At the resulting by-election, he failed to regain the seat.[2]
He was High Sheriff of Mayo in 1879.[3]