James W. Sanfey (June 1922 – 2 April 2000) was an Irish Fine Gael politician and Army Commandant. He was a member of Seanad Éireann from 1973 to 1977. He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 13th Seanad in 1973.[1] He did not contest the 1977 Seanad election.[1]
James Sanfey | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office 1 June 1973 – 27 October 1977 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1922 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 2 April 2000 (aged 77) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse |
Gabrielle Robins (m. 1950) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Synge Street CBS |
Sanfey was born in Dublin in June 1922 and grew up in Curzon Street, off the South Circular Road.[2] He was educated at Synge Street CBS and at the Irish Military College at the Curragh Camp.[2]
He died on 2 April 2000, aged 77.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "James Sanfey". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ^ a b c "Cosgrave's diligent, right-hand man". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 December 2020.