William Robert Young
William Robert Young PC (Ire) DL (c.1856 – 12 September 1933) was an Irish linen merchant, politician and philanthropist.
William Robert Young | |
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| Born | c. 1856 |
| Died | 12 September 1933 (aged 76–77) |
| Occupation(s) | Linen merchant, politician, philanthropist |
Young was born at Galgorm Castle, Ballymena, County Antrim. He was educated at Harrow School and then joined the family firm of J. & R. Young of Belfast. A prominent Unionist, he was appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland in the honours for the opening of the Parliament of Northern Ireland in July 1921 for his charitable work,[1] entitling him to the style "The Right Honourable".
Footnotes
- "No. 32387". The London Gazette. 12 July 1921. p. 5553.
References
- Obituary, The Times, 13 September 1933
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