Michael Hilliard
Irish politician (1903–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Leo Hilliard (11 March 1903 – 3 August 1982) was an Irish revolutionary and later Fianna Fáil politician.[1]
Quick Facts Minister for Defence, Taoiseach ...
Michael Hilliard | |
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Minister for Defence | |
In office 21 April 1965 – 2 July 1969 | |
Taoiseach | |
Preceded by | Gerald Bartley |
Succeeded by | Jim Gibbons |
Minister for Posts and Telegraphs | |
In office 23 June 1959 – 21 April 1965 | |
Taoiseach | Seán Lemass |
Preceded by | John Ormonde |
Succeeded by | Joseph Brennan |
Parliamentary Secretary | |
1958–1959 | Industry and Commerce |
Member of the European Parliament | |
In office January – February 1973 | |
Constituency | Oireachtas Delegation |
Teachta Dála | |
In office February 1948 – February 1973 | |
Constituency | Meath |
In office June 1943 – February 1948 | |
Constituency | Meath–Westmeath |
Personal details | |
Born | (1903-03-11)11 March 1903 Navan, County Meath, Ireland |
Died | 3 August 1982(1982-08-03) (aged 79) Navan, County Meath, Ireland |
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Spouse |
Kate McMahon (m. 1925) |
Children | 10, including Colm |
Education | St Finian's College, Mullingar |
Military service | |
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Battles/wars | |
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