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Why was Eamon de Valera imprisoned?
After the IRA dumped their arms rather than surrender them or continue a now fruitless war, de Valera returned to political methods. In 1924, he was arrested in Newry for “illegally entering Northern Ireland” and held in solitary confinement for a month in Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast.
Is Professor Eamon de Valera still alive?
Deceased (1882–1975)
Éamon de Valera/Living or Deceased
How long was Eamon de Valera president?
June 25, 1959 – June 24, 1973
Éamon de Valera/Presidential terms
Where did Eamon de Valera go to school?
University of Dublin1904
Charleville Christian Brother’s Secondary School1896–1898Blackrock CollegeTrinity College DublinRoyal University of Ireland
Éamon de Valera/Education
How many died after 1916 rising?
Of the 485 people killed, 260 were civilians, 143 were British military and police personnel, and 82 were Irish rebels, including 16 rebels executed for their roles in the Rising. More than 2,600 people were wounded.
Who was Eamon de Valera wife?
Sinéad De Valeram. 1910–1975
Éamon de Valera/Wife
7 (Reuters)—Sinead de Valera, wife of the retired Irish President, died in a hospital here tonight. She was 96 years old. Her death occurred on the eve of the 65th anniversary of her marriage to Eamon de Valera, the American‐born Irish independence fighter who retired as president of the republic two years ago.
When did Eamon De Valera escape from prison?
On the rather misty evening of the 3rd of February 1919 Éamon de Valera and two colleagues (Seàn McGarry and Seàn Milroy) used the key to escape the prison. Outside were a few helpers, including Michael Collins.
When did Eamon De Valera return to Ireland?
Following his escape, de Valera returned to Ireland where, at the April meeting of the Dáil, he was named president. By the time of his death in August 1975, aged 92, he had been elected taoiseach (prime minister) three times and served as president of Ireland from 1959 until 1973.
How long was Eamon De Valera leader of Fianna Fail?
By then, he had been Leader of Fianna Fáil for 33 years, and he, along with older founding members, began to take a less prominent role relative to newer ministers such as Jack Lynch, Charles Haughey and Neil Blaney. He would serve as President of Ireland from 1959 to 1973, two full terms in office.
When did Eamon De Valera resign as Taoiseach?
He served as Taoiseach on three different occasions; from 1937 to 1948, from 1951 to 1954 and finally from 1957 to 1959. He remains the longest serving Taoiseach by total days served in the post. He resigned in 1959 upon his election as president of Ireland.