| Seán Lemass | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 July 1899 |
| Died | 11 May 1971 |
Seán Francis Lemass (15 July 1899 – 11 May 1971) was one of the most prominent Irish politicians of the 20th century. He served as Taoiseach from 1959 until 1966.
Early life[]
John Francis Lemass was born in Ballybrack, County Dublin.
Death[]
On Tuesday, 11 May 1971, Seán Lemass died in the Mater Hospital in Dublin, aged 71. He was afforded a state funeral and was buried in Deansgrange Cemetery.
Governments[]
The following governments were led by Lemass:
- 9th Government of Ireland (June 1959 – October 1961)
- 10th Government of Ireland (October 1961 – April 1965)
- 11th Government of Ireland (April 1965 – November 1966)
| Preceded by Éamon de Valera |
Leader of Fianna Fáil 1959–1966 |
Succeeded by Jack Lynch |
| Preceded by Éamon de Valera |
Taoiseach 1959–1966 |
Succeeded by Jack Lynch |
| List of Taoisigh of Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Éamon de Valera | John A. Costello | Seán Lemass | Jack Lynch | Liam Cosgrave | Charles Haughey | Garret FitzGerald | Albert Reynolds | John Bruton | Bertie Ahern | Brian Cowen | Enda Kenny | |