Richard Belton (8 July 1913 – 29 May 1974) was an

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politician and medical doctor. He was elected to

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on the

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at the 1969 election, for Fine Gael. He lost his seat at the 1973 Seanad election. Other members of the Belton family to have served in the

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include his father

Patrick Belton Patrick Belton (7 November 1884 – 30 January 1945) was an Irish nationalist, politician, farmer, and businessman. Closely associated with Michael Collins, he was active in the 1916 Easter Rising and in the Republican movement in the years t ...

, his brothers Jack Belton and Paddy Belton, his cousin

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and his daughter

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. He was born in Dublin, the eldest of 4 brothers. He attended school at Belvedere College and studied medicine at

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. He was a member of

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for 30 years. He served as Chairman of the Dublin Health Authority and was also a member of the Eastern Health Board and of the Governing Body of University College Dublin. He was an international bridge player and represented Ireland on many occasions.

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* 1913 births 1974 deaths Fine Gael senators Members of the 12th Seanad Irish contract bridge players Belton family People educated at Belvedere College {{Ireland-senator-stub

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