John Harold Douglas (29 April 1912 – 1982) was an

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politician and an

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member of

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. He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the

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on 1 October 1954, replacing his deceased father James G. Douglas. Douglas was a Quaker like his father, and succeeded him as

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of the family linen and clothing companies. On 2 September 1941, he married Hazel ''née'' Malcolm (1915/6–8 September 2009); they had three children.

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