Patrick Cooney

Irish politician (1931–2025)
Person human Q2057503
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Summary

Patrick Cooney is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on March 2, 1931[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on December 6, 2025[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Patrick Cooney's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Patrick Cooney died in Dublin[4].
  • Patrick Cooney was born on March 2, 1931[3].
  • Patrick Cooney died on December 6, 2025[5].
  • Patrick Cooney held citizenship in Ireland[9].
  • English was Patrick Cooney's native language[10].
  • Patrick Cooney's professions included politician[6].
  • Patrick Cooney's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Patrick Cooney held the position of Member of the European Parliament[11].
  • Patrick Cooney held the position of Minister for Defence[12].
  • Patrick Cooney held the position of Minister for Education (Ireland)[13].
  • Patrick Cooney held the position of Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration[14].
  • Patrick Cooney held the position of Teachta Dála[15].
  • Patrick Cooney held the position of Teachta Dála[16].
  • Patrick Cooney was educated at University College Dublin[17].
  • Patrick Cooney is recorded as male[18].
  • Patrick Cooney's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Patrick Cooney was affiliated with the Fine Gael[20].
  • Patrick Cooney's family name is recorded as Cooney[21].
  • Patrick Cooney's given name is recorded as Patrick[22].
  • Patrick Cooney's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[23].
  • Patrick Cooney's work location is recorded as Brussels[24].
  • Patrick Cooney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Patrick Cooney's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Patrick Cooney'}[26].
  • Patrick Cooney's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+4'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Patrick Cooney was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on March 2, 1931[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Patrick Cooney's education included a stint at University College Dublin[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Member of the European Parliament[11], a member of parliament[28], founded in 1979[29]; Minister for Defence[12], a public office[30], in Ireland[31], founded in 1919[32]; Minister for Education (Ireland)[13], a public office[33], in Ireland[34], founded in 1921[35]; Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration[14], a position[36], in Ireland[37], founded in 1919[38]; Teachta Dála[15], a position[39], in Ireland[40]; and senator of Ireland[41].

Personal Life

Patrick Cooney was affiliated with the Fine Gael[20].

Death and Burial

Patrick Cooney died on December 6, 2025[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Patrick Cooney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Patrick Cooney born?

Patrick Cooney was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Patrick Cooney die?

Patrick Cooney died in Dublin[4].

What did Patrick Cooney do for work?

Patrick Cooney worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Patrick Cooney go to school?

Patrick Cooney was educated at University College Dublin[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. Retrieved . oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. Retrieved . oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [41] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. Retrieved . oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . rip.ie. Retrieved . rip.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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