Patrick Hooper

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Patrick Joseph Hooper (1 June 1873 – 6 September 1931) was an Irish politician, barrister and journalist.

Patrick Hooper
Senator
In office 23 March 1927 – 6 September 1931
Personal details
Born	(1873-06-01)1 June 1873 Cork, Ireland
Died	6 September 1931(1931-09-06) (aged 58) Dublin, Ireland
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Margaret Ryan ​ (m. 1904)​
Children	3
Parent	John Hooper (father)
Relatives	Willie Hooper (brother)

He was born in Cork in 1873, the son of John Hooper, who was also a politician and journalist.^[1] In 1915 was called to the English and Welsh bar by Gray's Inn. Hooper was the last editor of the Freeman's Journal. Imprisoned for a month in 1920 along with Fitzgerald and Edwards, for publishing an article about British Army/Black and Tans brutality.

He was an independent member of Seanad Éireann from 1927 to 1931.^[2] He was elected at a by-election on 23 March 1927 taking the seat vacated by the death of Martin Fitzgerald, a former proprietor of the Freeman's Journal.^[1] He was Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Seanad from 6 May 1931 until his death in September 1931.^[2] George Crosbie was elected at a by-election to replace him.