James G. Douglas
James Green Douglas (11 July 1887 – 16 September 1954) was an Irish businessman and politician. In 1922 Douglas served as the first-ever Leas-Chathaoirleach (deputy chairperson) of Seanad Éireann, the upper house of the newly independent Irish parliament. Douglas would go on to serve in the Senead for 30 years.
James G. Douglas | |
|---|---|
Douglas, c. 1940s | |
| Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann | |
| In office 12 December 1922 – 9 December 1925 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Westropp Bennett |
| Senator | |
| In office 22 July 1954 – 16 September 1954 | |
| In office 21 April 1948 – 14 August 1951 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| In office 14 August 1951 – 22 July 1954 | |
| In office 18 August 1944 – 21 April 1948 | |
| In office 27 April 1938 – 8 September 1943 | |
| Constituency | Industrial and Commercial Panel |
| Senator | |
| In office 11 December 1922 – 29 May 1936 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1887 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 16 September 1954 (aged 67) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Georgina Culley (m. 1911) |
| Children | 2, including John |
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