James Shanks (Irish politician)
James Shanks | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 1893–1894 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Meade |
| Succeeded by | Valentine Blake Dillon |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Irish Unionist Alliance |
James Shanks was an Irish politician. He was a member of Dublin Corporation, and served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1893 to 1894.[1] He was High Sheriff of Dublin in 1891.
He visited New York City in September 1893, and The New York Times described him as "Perhaps the finest looking man who stepped ashore from the Campania yesterday".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lord Mayors of Dublin 1665–2021" (PDF). Dublin City Council. June 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "HANDSOME LORD MAYOR SHANKS.; Going to Chicago to Enjoy Himself and Has Forgotten All About Politics". The New York Times. 24 September 1893. Retrieved 8 March 2024.