Moyola, Lord (1923-2002), served as prime minister of Northern Ireland from 1969 to 1971. When he came into office, he pledged to continue the reforms started by his predecessor, Terence O’Neill. But first he had to restore calm in the province following disorders and to heal divisions in the Ulster Unionist Party. At first, he had some success in both. But serious riots broke out in August 1969, and he was forced to ask the United Kingdom government in London to supply troops to keep the peace.
James Dawson Chichester-Clark was born on Feb. 12, 1923, in County Londonderry and educated at Eton College in England. From 1942 until 1960, he served in the British army. He then entered politics. He was given the title Baron Moyola of Castle Dawson after resigning as prime minister in 1971. He died on May 17, 2002.
See also Northern Ireland (The Troubles) .
