James Johnston (Northern Ireland politician)
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Sir James Johnston PC
(29 November 1849 – 13 April 1924) was a unionist politician
in Northern Ireland
.
Johnston was a company director and was elected to the Belfast Corporation for the Irish Unionist Party
. He was High Sheriff of Belfast
in 1912/3, and Lord Mayor of Belfast
from 1917 to 1919. In 1921, he was elected to the Senate of Northern Ireland
, but served only three years. He was a Deputy Speaker of the Senate from 1921 until 1923.
Privy Council of Ireland
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(29 November 1849 – 13 April 1924) was a unionist politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
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Johnston was a company director and was elected to the Belfast Corporation for the Irish Unionist Party
Irish Unionist Party
The Irish Unionist Alliance was a Unionist party founded in Ireland in 1891 to oppose plans for Gladstonian and Parnellite Home Rule for Ireland. The party was led for much of its life by Colonel Edward James Saunderson and later by the William St John Brodrick, Earl of Midleton...
. He was High Sheriff of Belfast
High Sheriff of Belfast
The High Sheriff of Belfast is a High Sheriff title and position which was created in 1900 under the Local Government Act 1898, with Sir James Henderson the first holder. It is a largely ceremonial position currently held by Ian Adamson, who took office in January 2011...
in 1912/3, and Lord Mayor of Belfast
Lord Mayor of Belfast
The Lord Mayor of Belfast is the leader and chairman of Belfast City Council, elected annually from and by the City's 51 councillors.The Lord Mayor is Niall Ó Donnghaile of Sinn Féin, while the Deputy Lord Mayor is Ruth Patterson of the Democratic Unionist Party, who were elected in May 2011.The...
from 1917 to 1919. In 1921, he was elected to the Senate of Northern Ireland
Senate of Northern Ireland
The Senate of Northern Ireland was the upper house of the Parliament of Northern Ireland created by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. It was abolished with the passing of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.-Powers:...
, but served only three years. He was a Deputy Speaker of the Senate from 1921 until 1923.