William Kinghan
Encyclopedia
Major William Sinclair Kinghan (1881 or 1882–1946) was a unionist politician
in Northern Ireland
.
Kinghan studied at Sunningdale School
and Rugby School
before working as a pork manufacturer. He joined the Ulster Unionist Party
, and was elected to the Senate of Northern Ireland
in 1940, serving until his death in 1946. Most notably, he served as a Deputy Speaker of the Senate in 1945.
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...
.
Kinghan studied at Sunningdale School
Sunningdale School
Sunningdale School is a family-run boys' preparatory independent school of around 100 pupils, situated in Sunningdale in Berkshire, close to London, England.-Introduction:...
and Rugby School
Rugby School
Rugby School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the town of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. It is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain.-History:...
before working as a pork manufacturer. He joined the Ulster Unionist Party
Ulster Unionist Party
The Ulster Unionist Party – sometimes referred to as the Official Unionist Party or, in a historic sense, simply the Unionist Party – is the more moderate of the two main unionist political parties in Northern Ireland...
, and 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:...
in 1940, serving until his death in 1946. Most notably, he served as a Deputy Speaker of the Senate in 1945.