William Martin Murphy

Willy Martin Murphy
Murphy, c. 1911
Born(1845-01-06)6 January 1845
Died26 June 1919(1919-06-26) (aged 74)
NationalityIrish
Alma materBelvedere College
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • Newspaper publisher
  • Politician
Known forDublin Lockout of 1913
Parents
  • Dennis William Murphy
  • Mary Anne Martin

William Martin Murphy (6 January 1845 – 26 June 1919) was an Irish businessman, newspaper publisher and politician. A member of parliament (MP) representing Dublin from 1885 to 1892, he was dubbed "William Murder Murphy" among the Irish press and the striking members of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union during the Dublin Lockout of 1913. He was arguably both Ireland's first "press baron" and the leading promoter of tram development.