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.
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 |
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.
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