Liam Cosgrave (13 April 1920 – 4 October 2017) was an Irish politician. Cosgrave served as Prime Minister of Ireland (1973–77) and as Leader of Fine Gael (1965–77). He was a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1943 to 1981.[1]
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In office
14 March 1973 – 5 July 1977 |
| Tánaiste | Brendan Corish |
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| Preceded by | Jack Lynch |
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| Succeeded by | Jack Lynch |
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In office
21 April 1965 – 14 March 1973 |
| Preceded by | James Dillon |
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| Succeeded by | Jack Lynch |
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21 April 1965 – 1 July 1977 |
| Preceded by | James Dillon |
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| Succeeded by | Garret FitzGerald |
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2 June 1954 – 20 March 1957 |
| Preceded by | Frank Aiken |
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| Succeeded by | Frank Aiken |
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18 February 1948 – 13 June 1951 |
| Preceded by | New office |
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| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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In office
18 February 1948 – 13 June 1951 |
| Preceded by | Éamonn Kissane |
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| Succeeded by | Donnchadh Ó Briain |
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| Born | (1920-04-13)13 April 1920
Dublin, Ireland |
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| Died | 4 October 2017(2017-10-04) (aged 97)
Dublin, Ireland |
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| Nationality | Irish |
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| Political party | Fine Gael |
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| Spouse(s) | Vera Osborne |
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| Relations | William T. Cosgrave (father) |
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| Children | Mary
Liam
Ciaran |
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| Alma mater | King's Inns |
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| Occupation | Barrister |
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Cosgrave died in Dublin on 4 October 2017 at the age of 97, after a long illness.[2]
