Constituency : Ennis 1852-60
John was another Irish barrister from a mercantile background.
In 1855 Palmerston appointed him Solicitor-General for Ireland then became Attorney-General the following year. He was re-appointed when Palmerston came back to power but the following year resigned his seat on becoming a judge.
In 1882 John became Baron Fitzgerald and a Lord of Appeal.
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