William Wilson (Donegal MP)
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William Wilson was an Irish
politician. He was elected to the United Kingdom House of Commons as Member of Parliament
(MP) for Donegal
at a by-election
in 1876, and held the seat until his death three years later at the age of 43.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
politician. He was elected to the United Kingdom House of Commons as Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
(MP) for Donegal
Donegal (UK Parliament constituency)
Donegal was a UK Parliament constituency in Ireland, returning two Members of Parliament .-Boundaries:This constituency comprised the whole of County Donegal...
at a by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
in 1876, and held the seat until his death three years later at the age of 43.