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Irish politician, born 1912
A.K.A.
John Harold Douglas
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Birth:
29 April 1912
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Biography
John Harold Douglas (29 April 1912 – 1982) was an Irish politician and a member of Seanad Éireann. He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 8th Seanad on 1 October 1954, replacing his deceased father James G. Douglas.
Douglas was a Quaker like his father, and succeeded him as managing director of the family linen and clothing companies. On 2 September 1941, he married Hazel née Malcolm (1915/6–8 September 2009); they had three children: Jarmila Gay, Averti Karen, and James Malcolm.