James Martin McCalmont

Politician

1847 – 1913

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Who was James Martin McCalmont?

James Martin McCalmont was a British Army officer and Conservative politician.

McCalmont was the second son of James McCalmont of Abbeylands, Belfast. He was educated at Eton and joined the 8th Hussars. He reached the rank of Colonel and was A.D.C. to The Duke of Marlborough, Viceroy of Ireland.

McCalmont was elected Member of Parliament for Antrim East at the 1885 general election. He held the seat until his death at the age of 66.

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Born
1847
Education
  • Eton College
Died
Feb 2, 1913

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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