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John Mary Pius Boland

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John Mary Pius Boland

Birth
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Death
17 Mar 1958 (aged 87)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Kensal Green, London Borough of Brent, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Grave no. 2443 NE
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An Olympic gold medallist, Member of Parliament and Irish nationalist. He travelled as a spectator to the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, 1896 and was persuaded to play in the tennis just before the competition began. He ended up winning the singles and doubles (with a German partner). He was a qualified solicitor but instead focused on politics, and served as the Member for South Kerry in the House of Commons. He was a strong advocate for the Irish language and independence. (bio by Tim Reynolds)
An Olympic gold medallist, Member of Parliament and Irish nationalist. He travelled as a spectator to the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, 1896 and was persuaded to play in the tennis just before the competition began. He ended up winning the singles and doubles (with a German partner). He was a qualified solicitor but instead focused on politics, and served as the Member for South Kerry in the House of Commons. He was a strong advocate for the Irish language and independence. (bio by Tim Reynolds)

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  • Created by: julia&keld
  • Added: Jun 20, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112621277/john_mary_pius-boland: accessed ), memorial page for John Mary Pius Boland (16 Sep 1870–17 Mar 1958), Find a Grave Memorial ID 112621277, citing St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green, London Borough of Brent, Greater London, England; Maintained by julia&keld (contributor 46812479).