James Dillon (Fine Gael politician)
Irish politician (1902–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about James Dillon (Fine Gael politician)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Not to be confused with James Dillon (senator).
James Mathew Dillon (26 September 1902 – 10 February 1986) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of Fine Gael from 1959 to 1965 and Minister for Agriculture from 1948 to 1951 and 1954 to 1957. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1932 to 1969.[1]
Quick Facts Leader of the Opposition, President ...
James Dillon | |
---|---|
Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 21 October 1959 – 21 April 1965 | |
President | Éamon de Valera |
Taoiseach | Seán Lemass |
Preceded by | John A. Costello |
Succeeded by | Liam Cosgrave |
Leader of Fine Gael | |
In office 21 March 1959 – 21 April 1965 | |
Preceded by | Richard Mulcahy |
Succeeded by | Liam Cosgrave |
Minister for Agriculture | |
In office 2 June 1954 – 20 March 1957 | |
Taoiseach | John A. Costello |
Preceded by | Thomas Walsh |
Succeeded by | Frank Aiken |
In office 18 February 1948 – 13 June 1951 | |
Taoiseach | John A. Costello |
Preceded by | Paddy Smith |
Succeeded by | Thomas Walsh |
Teachta Dála | |
In office July 1937 – June 1969 | |
Constituency | Monaghan |
In office February 1932 – July 1937 | |
Constituency | Donegal |
Personal details | |
Born | (1902-09-26)26 September 1902 North Great George's Street, Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 10 February 1986(1986-02-10) (aged 83) Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon, Ireland |
Political party | Fine Gael (1933–42, 1952–86) |
Other political affiliations |
|
Spouse |
Maura Phelan (m. 1943) |
Children | 1 |
Parents |
|
Relatives |
|
Alma mater | |
Close