Edward Carson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Edward Carson

Irish politician, barrister and judge

Date of Birth: 09-Feb-1854

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 22-Oct-1935

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Edward Carson

  • Edward Henry Carson, Baron Carson, PC, PC (Ire) (9 February 1854 – 22 October 1935), from 1900 to 1921 known as Sir Edward Carson, was an Irish unionist politician, barrister and judge.
  • Leader of the Irish Unionist Alliance and Ulster Unionist Party between 1910 and 1921, he also held numerous positions in the Cabinet of the United Kingdom and served as a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.
  • Carson's greatest political achievement was the creation of Northern Ireland.
  • He is also remembered for his open ended cross examination of Oscar Wilde in a legal action that Wilde had brought, but led to him being gaoled and ruined.
  • Carson unsuccessfully attempted to intercede for Wilde after the case.

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