Douglas Hyde Politician

Douglas Hyde (Irish: Dubhghlas de hÍde; 17 January 1860 – 12 July 1949), known as An Craoibhín Aoibhinn, was an Irish scholar of the Irish language who served as the first President of Ireland from 1938 to 1945. He was a leading figure in the Gaelic revival, and first president of the Gaelic League, one of the most influential cultural organisations in Ireland at the time.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Dubhghlas de hÍde
Birth date	January 17, 1860
Birth place	Castlerea , County Roscommon
Nationality	Ireland
Religion	Church of Ireland
Date of death	July 12, 1949
Place of death	Dublin
Education	Trinity College Dublin
Spouse	Lucy Cometina Kurtz
Profession	University College Dublin