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Patrick Hillery

6th president of Ireland (1923-2008) · Ireland · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Patrick John Hillery was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as the president of Ireland from December 1976 to December 1990.

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Awards

Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Order of Pius IX
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

About this person

He also served as vice-president of the European Commission and European Commissioner for Social Affairs from 1973 to 1976, Minister for External Affairs from 1969 to 1973, Minister for Labour from 1966 to 1969, Minister for Industry and Commerce from 1965 to 1969 and Minister for Education from 1959 to 1965. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Clare constituency from 1951 to 1973.

Country
Ireland
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2008 · aged 84