John O'Byrne
John O'Byrne (24 April 1884 – 14 January 1954) was an Irish judge and barrister who served as a Judge of the Supreme Court from 1940 to 1954, a Judge of the High Court from 1926 to 1940 and Attorney General of Ireland from 1924 to 1926.
John O'Byrne | |
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| Judge of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 17 May 1940 – 2 July 1954 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Douglas Hyde |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 10 January 1926 – 16 May 1940 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Tim Healy |
| 2nd Attorney General of Ireland | |
| In office 7 June 1924 – 9 January 1926 | |
| Taoiseach | W. T. Cosgrave |
| Preceded by | Hugh Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | John A. Costello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1884 Carlow, Ireland |
| Died | 14 January 1954 (aged 69) Killiney, Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse |
Marjorie McGuire (m. 1924) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater |
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