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Éamon de Valera first registered as George de Valero; changed in 1910 to Edward de Valera; 14 October 1882 – 29 August 1975) was a prominent politician in twentieth-century Ireland. His political career spanned over half a century, from 1917 to 1973; he served several terms head of government and head of state He also led the introduction of the Constitution of Ireland.
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Date of Birth | 14th Oct 1882 | |
Date of Death | 29th Aug 1975 | |
Associated Building (s) | The General Post Office Dublin | |
Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) | Catherine Coll, of Bruree, County Limerick, | |
Father (First Name/s and Surname) | Juan Vivion de Valera, from the Basque Country, Spain. | |
Townland born | New York City, USA | |
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Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Sinéad Flanagan m. 8 January 1910 at St Paul's Church, Arran Quay, Dublin. | |
Names of Children | Vivion (1910–1982), Máirín (1912–1984); Éamon (1913–1986), Brian (1915–1936), Rúaidhrí (1916–1978), Emer (1918–2012) and Terence (Terry; 1922–2007). | |
Occupation | President of the Republic of Ireland Formerly a Maths Teacher at Rockwell College, Co. Tipperary, Belvedere College, Carysfort Teachers' Training College, and Castleknock College. | |
Place of Death | Linden Convalescent Home, Blackrock, Dublin |
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