John Reynolds (Dublin politician)
John Reynolds | |
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| Born | 1797 |
| Died | Error: Need valid birth date (second date): year, month, day |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, bank secretary |
| Years active | 1840s–1852 |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for Dublin City (1847–1852), Lord Mayor of Dublin (1850) |
John Reynolds (1797 – 21 August 1868) was an Irish politician affiliated with the Repeal Association who represented Dublin City as a Member of Parliament from the 1847 general election until the 1852 general election. In 1850, he held the position of Lord Mayor of Dublin. Originating from a wealthy family, Reynolds served as secretary of the National Bank of Ireland during the 1840s, while his brother Thomas Reynolds occupied the role of Dublin City Marshal.
Reynolds regarded the Repeal Association chiefly as a vehicle to promote Dublin's municipal concerns rather than concentrating on overturning the Acts of Union 1800. During the mid-1840s, the influence of Dublin's merchant and trade factions waned in favor of professional groups; however, following Daniel O'Connell's death in 1847, the merchants regained prominence, with Reynolds—then serving as an alderman—emerging as a key figure. Charles Gavan Duffy accused Reynolds of involvement in receiving funds connected to parliamentary compensation. His final resting place is in Glasnevin Cemetery.