When was Douglas Hyde born?

Douglas Hyde was born on 17 January 1860 in Castlerea.

What positions has Douglas Hyde held?

Positions held by Douglas Hyde include: president of Ireland (1938–1945); senator of Ireland (1938–1938); senator of Ireland (1925–1925); president (1894–1895); president (1893–1915).

Where did Douglas Hyde study?

Douglas Hyde was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, Royal University of Ireland.

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Douglas Hyde

First President of Ireland; historian, poet, and folklorist (1860-1949)

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Douglas Ross Hyde, known as An Craoibhín Aoibhinn, was an Irish academic, linguist, scholar of the Irish language, politician, and diplomat who served as the first president of Ireland from June 1938 to June 1945. He was a leading figure in the Gaelic revival, and the first president of the Gaelic League, one of the most influential cultural organisations in Ireland at the time.

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Born: 17 January 1860 wd
Place of birth: Castlerea wd
Died: 12 July 1949 wd
Place of death: Dublin wd
Citizenship: Ireland, Irish Free State wd
Occupation: politician, poet, translator, writer, university teacher, linguist wd
Political party: Sinn Féin wd
Education: Trinity College, Dublin, Royal University of Ireland wd
Spouse: Lucy Cometina Kurtz wd

Positions held wd

president of Ireland (25 June 1938 – 24 June 1945)
senator of Ireland (27 April 1938 – 4 May 1938)
senator of Ireland (4 February 1925 – 6 December 1925)
president (1894–1895)
president (1893–1915)
founder
president

Awards wd

Doctor of Letters (1906)
honorary citizenship (1909)
honorary citizen of Dublin (1906)

Questions

When was Douglas Hyde born?: Douglas Hyde was born on 17 January 1860 in Castlerea.
What positions has Douglas Hyde held?: Positions held by Douglas Hyde include: president of Ireland (1938–1945); senator of Ireland (1938–1938); senator of Ireland (1925–1925); president (1894–1895); president (1893–1915).
Where did Douglas Hyde study?: Douglas Hyde was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, Royal University of Ireland.

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