Thomas Sinclair | |
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| Member of Parliament forQueen's University of Belfast | |
| In office 6 December 1923 – 18 September 1940 | |
| Preceded by | William Whitla |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Savory |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1857-12-17)17 December 1857 Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | 25 November 1940(1940-11-25) (aged 82) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Never married |
| Alma mater | Queen's College Belfast Royal University of Ireland |
| Profession | Surgeon |
Thomas Sinclair,PC (Ire) (17 December 1857 – 25 November 1940) was anIrish unionistpolitician.
Sinclair studied atQueen's University, Belfast before working as a surgeon.[1] He was elected to theSenate of Northern Ireland on its creation in 1921.[2]
He was elected as anUlster Unionist PartyMember of Parliament (MP) forQueen's University of Belfast at the1923 United Kingdom general election.[3] From 1935 to 1937, Sinclair served as DeputySpeaker of the Senate of Northern Ireland.[2] He resigned his Westminster seat on 18 September 1940 by appointment asSteward of the Chiltern Hundreds.[3] but held his Senate seat until his death in November.[2]
The businessman and politicianThomas Sinclair was a relative of Sinclair.[4]
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament forQueen's University of Belfast 1923–1940 | Succeeded by |
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