Joseph Biggar
Joseph Gillis Biggar (c. 1828 – 19 February 1890), commonly known as Joe Biggar or J. G. Biggar, was an Irish nationalist politician from Belfast. He served as an MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland as member of the Home Rule League and later Irish Parliamentary Party for Cavan from 1874 to 1885 and West Cavan from 1885 to his death in 1890.
Joseph Biggar | |
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Biggar, c. 1880s | |
| Member of Parliament for West Cavan | |
| In office 1885–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Vesey Knox |
| Member of Parliament for Cavan | |
| In office 1874–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency disestablished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1828 Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | 19 February 1890 (aged 62) |
| Political party | Irish Parliamentary Party |
| Other political affiliations | Home Rule League (until 1882) |
| Education | Belfast Royal Academy |
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