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Erskine Hamilton Childers

4th President of Ireland (1905-1974)

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Erskine Hamilton Childers was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as the president of Ireland from June 1973 to November 1974. He is the only Irish president to have died in office. He also served as Tánaiste and Minister for Health from 1969 to 1973, Minister for Transport and Power from 1959 to 1969, Minister for Posts and Telegraphs from 1951 to 1954 and 1966 to 1969, Minister for Lands from 1957 to 1959 and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Local Government and Public Health from 1944 to 1948. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1938 to 1973.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
London wd
Died
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Place of death
Dublin wd
Citizenship
Ireland wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Fianna Fáil wd
Education
University of Cambridge, Trinity College, Gresham's School wd
Spouse
Rita Childers, Ruth Ellen Dow wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Ireland (25 June 1973 – 17 November 1974)
  • Teachta Dála (14 March 1973 – 23 June 1973)
  • Tánaiste (2 July 1969 – 14 March 1973)
  • Minister for Health (Ireland) (2 July 1969 – 14 March 1973)
  • Teachta Dála (2 July 1969 – 5 February 1973)
  • Teachta Dála (21 April 1965 – 21 May 1969)
  • Teachta Dála (11 October 1961 – 11 March 1965)
  • Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment (20 March 1957 – 23 July 1959)
  • Teachta Dála (20 March 1957 – 1 September 1961)
  • Teachta Dála (2 June 1954 – 13 December 1956)
  • Teachta Dála (13 June 1951 – 23 April 1954)
  • Teachta Dála (18 February 1948 – 2 May 1951)
  • Teachta Dála (9 June 1944 – 11 December 1947)
  • Teachta Dála (1 July 1943 – 10 May 1944)
  • Teachta Dála (30 June 1938 – 26 May 1943)

Questions

When was Erskine Hamilton Childers born?
Erskine Hamilton Childers was born on 11 December 1905 in London.
What positions has Erskine Hamilton Childers held?
Positions held by Erskine Hamilton Childers include: president of Ireland (1973–1974); Teachta Dála (1973–1973); Tánaiste (1969–1973); Minister for Health (Ireland) (1969–1973); Teachta Dála (1969–1973).
Where did Erskine Hamilton Childers study?
Erskine Hamilton Childers was educated at University of Cambridge, Trinity College, Gresham's School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Erskine Hamilton Childers · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q356450 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Erskine Hamilton Childers.png by User2783392939 (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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