William O'Shea | |
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![]() O'Shea c. 1880 | |
Member of Parliament for Galway Borough | |
In office 1886–1886 | |
Preceded by | T. P. O'Connor |
Succeeded by | John Pinkerton |
Member of Parliament for Clare | |
In office 1880–1885 Serving with James Patrick Mahon | |
Preceded by | James Patrick Mahon Lord Francis Conyngham |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 1840 Dublin, Ireland, UK |
Died | 22 April 1905 (aged 65) |
Political party | Independent Nationalist |
Spouse | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 18th Royal Hussars |
Captain William Henry O'Shea (1840 – 22 April 1905) was an Irish soldier and Member of Parliament. He is best known for being the ex-husband of Katharine O'Shea, the long-time mistress of the Irish nationalist leader Charles Stewart Parnell.