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Seán Francis Lemass ( 15 July, 1899 - 11 May, 1971) was Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland from 1959 until 1966. He was a veteran of the 1916 Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. Lemass was first elected as a TD in 1924 and was elected at each election until his retirement in 1969. He was a co-founder of Fianna Fáil in 1926, and served as Minister for Industry & Commerce (1932-1939, 1941-1948, 1951-1954 & 1957-1959) and Minister for Supplies (1939-1945). Lemass was appointed Tánaiste on three occasions (1945-1948, 1951-1954 and 1957-1959). He is remembered for his tireless work to develop Irish industry and for forging new links between Northern and Southern Ireland. Lemass is regarded as one of, if not, the most influential ministers and Taoisigh of the 20th Century and the architect of modern Ireland.
An Taoiseach Seán F. Lemass, T.D
Rank:3rd Taoiseach
Term of Office: June 23 1959 - November 10 1966Events January January 1 In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bedel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. January 2 Strike of public transportation workers in New York City ends January 13 January 3 First Acid Test at the Fil
Predecessor: Eamon de ValeraEamon de Valera 1 (born Edward George de Valera Irish name amonn de Bhaileara ( October 14, 1882 August 29, 1975), was a leader of Ireland's struggle for independence from Britain in the early 20th Century, and of the Republican opposition in the ensuing
Successor: Jack LynchJohn Mary "Jack" Lynch ( Ir. Sean O Loingsigh) ( 15 August 1917 20 October 1999), was the fourth Taoiseach of Ireland. He served two periods in office; 1966 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979. Lynch was first elected as a Fianna Fail TD in 1948 and at each subseque
Date of Birth: SaturdaySaturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. Its name is unique among the names of days, in that it is derived from the Roman god Saturn, while the other six names are derived from Saxon gods. By tradition derived from ancient Jews, Saturday, July 15July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. Events 1099 Christian soldiers take Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after a difficult siege during First Crusade. 1207 John of England, 1899
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland
Date of Death: TuesdayTuesday is the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. The English name derives from the Germanic god Tyr. Shrove Tuesday (also called Mardi Gras fat Tuesday precedes the first day of Lent in the Western Christian calendar. Tuesday is the usual day, May 11May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). There are 234 days remaining. Events 330 Byzantium is renamed Constantinople during a dedication ceremony. 1502 Christopher Columbus leaves for his fourth and final voyag, 1971
Place of Death: Dublin, Ireland
Profession: Politician
Political Party: Fianna Fáil
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