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
ConstituencyNominated by the Taoiseach
Personal details
BornJune 1922 (1922-06)
Dublin, Ireland
Died2 April 2000(2000-04-02) (aged 77)
Dublin, Ireland
Political partyFine Gael
Spouse
Gabrielle Robins
(m. 1950)
Children4
EducationSynge 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

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  1. ^ a b "James Sanfey". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Cosgrave's diligent, right-hand man". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 December 2020.