Arthur Cox (1891 – 12 June 1965) was an Irish solicitor, politician and priest.[1]

The son of a medical doctor, Cox studied at Belvedere College and University College Dublin, where he graduated in 1913.[1] As a student at UCD, he served as Auditor of the Literary and Historical Society (University College Dublin) 1912-1913.[2] During his time at university he came to know many who later took leading positions in the Irish Free State.

From 1915 onwards, he practiced as a solicitor in Ireland, and in 1920 established the legal firm which still bears his name.[1]

He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 8th Seanad in 1954.[3] He lost his seat at the 1957 Seanad election.[3]

His wife, who was the widow of Kevin O'Higgins died in 1961, and he was ordained a priest in 1963. He went on a mission to Zambia where he died in a motor accident in 1965.[1]

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  1. 1 2 3 4 Beesley, Arthur. "An Irishman's Diary on Arthur Cox – solicitor, senator and priest". The Irish Times. No. 2015–03–10. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  2. ↑ Meenan, James (1955). Centenary History of the Literary and Historical Society of University College Dublin, 1855-1955. A.& A.Farmar; 2nd edition (15 Oct. 2004). ISBN 1899047867.
  3. 1 2 "Arthur Cox". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 9 February 2014.


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