John Boland (Irish nationalist politician)
John Mary Pius Boland (16 September 1870 – 17 March 1958) was an Irish Nationalist politician, and Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and as member of the Irish Parliamentary Party for South Kerry from 1900 to 1918. He was also noteworthy as a gold medallist tennis player at the first modern Olympics.
John Pius Boland KSG | |
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| Member of Parliament for South Kerry | |
| In office October 1900 – December 1918 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Joseph Farrell |
| Succeeded by | Fionán Lynch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1870 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 17 March 1958 (aged 87) London, England |
| Political party | Irish Parliamentary Party |
| Spouse | Eileen Moloney (1876–1937) |
| Children | 1 son, 5 daughters, including Honor and Bridget Boland |
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| Occupation | Politician and Tennis Player |
| Medal record | ||
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Men's tennis | ||
| Representing United Kingdom | ||
| 1896 Athens | Singles | |
| Representing a Mixed team | ||
| 1896 Athens | Doubles | |
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