Seán T. O'Kelly Politician

Seán Thomas O'Kelly (Irish: Seán Tomás Ó Ceallaigh; 25 August 1882 – 23 November 1966) was the second President of Ireland (1945–1959). He was a member of Dáil Éireann from 1918 until his election as President. During this time he served as Minister for Local Government (1932–1939) and Minister for Finance (1939–1945). He also served as deputy prime minister of Ireland from 1932 to 1945, under the title Vice-President of the Executive Council from 1932 until 1937 and Tánaiste from 1937 until 1945.

Personal facts

Seán T. O'Kelly
Birth dateAugust 25, 1882
Birth place
Dublin
Nationality
Irish people
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathNovember 23, 1966
Place of death
Dublin

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Office holder

office
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Tánaiste
Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann
President of Ireland
party
Fianna Fáil
successor

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