William Martin Murphy

For other people named William Murphy, see William Murphy (disambiguation).

Willy Martin Murphy
Murphy, c. 1911
MP for Dublin St Patrick's
In office
1885–1892
Preceded byNew Office
Succeeded byWilliam Field
Personal details
Born(1845-01-06)6 January 1845
Castletownbere, County Cork, Ireland
Died26 June 1919(1919-06-26) (aged 74)
Dublin, Ireland
PartyIrish Parliamentary Party
Parents
  • Dennis William Murphy
  • Mary Anne Martin
Alma materBelvedere College
Occupation
  • Businessman
  • Newspaper publisher
  • Politician
Known forDublin Lockout of 1913
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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.

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