Robert Porter (Northern Ireland politician)
The Right Honourable Sir Robert Porter Northern Ireland Parliament for Lagan Valley | |
|---|---|
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Preceded by | constituency created |
| Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 December 1923 Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 25 May 2014 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Territorial Army (1950–56) |
| Years of service | 1943 to 1946 1950 to 1956 |
| Rank | Flying officer Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II Cold War |
Sir Robert Wilson Porter,
Early life
Porter was born on 23 December 1923 in Derry, Northern Ireland, to Joseph Wilson Porter, and his wife Letitia Porter.[1] Always known by his nickname Beezer,[2] Porter was educated at Foyle College, a state grammar school in Derry.[3] He studied law at Queen's University Belfast which was interrupted by his military service during World War II.[1] He returned to his studies in 1946 and graduated in 1949 Bachelor of Laws (LLB).[3]
Career
Military service
In 1943, he joined the
From 1950 to 1956, he served with the
Legal career
Porter was called to the
Political career
He was active in the
Within the Cabinet he was regarded as a
Porter's seat was abolished for the
Later life
He died at the age of 90 on 25 May 2014 in Belfast.[13] His funeral was held on 29 May at Holy Trinity Church in Ballylesson, Belfast.[14]
Personal life
Portor was a member of the Orange Order but resigned in 1971 because of his lodge's support of provocative Loyalist rallies.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Sir Robert Porter". The Times. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Sir Robert Porter – A Biographical Essay". Lord Lexden OBE. 25 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Sir Robert Porter – obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Boothroyd, David. "Biographies of Members of the Northern Ireland House of Commons". Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "No. 37000". The London Gazette (Supplement). 23 March 1945. pp. 1646–1648.
- ^ "No. 37264". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 September 1945. p. 4574.
- ^ "No. 39241". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 May 1951. pp. 2993–2994.
- ^ "No. 39345". The London Gazette (Supplement). 28 September 1951. p. 5100.
- ^ "No. 39546". The London Gazette (Supplement). 20 May 1952. p. 2780.
- ^ "No. 40937". The London Gazette (Supplement). 27 November 1956. p. 6777.
- ^ Graham Walker, A History of the Ulster Unionist Party: Protest, Pragmatism and Pessimism
- ^ A Chronology of the Conflict – 1970, CAIN Web Service
- ^ "Former Stormont minister and barrister dies, aged 90 - Belfast Newsletter". www.newsletter.co.uk. Archived from the original on 27 May 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Robert Porter: Inspirational father, politician and judge had Derry close to his heart". Belfast Telegraph. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
