Patrick Hillery

6th president of Ireland (1923–2008)
Person human Q310994
Patrick Hillery
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Summary

Patrick Hillery was born on May 2, 1923[1], in Milltown Malbay[2]. He died on April 12, 2008[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,517 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton[9]
  • Spouse: Maeve Hillery[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Ireland[11], Irish Free State[12]
  • Position held: European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion[13], Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland)[14], Minister for Education (Ireland)[15], President of Ireland[16], Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment[17], Teachta Dála[18]
  • Educated at: University College Dublin[19]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], Order of Pius IX[21], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Member of political party: Fianna Fáil[25]
  • Commons category: Patrick Hillery[26]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[27]
  • Family name: Hillery[28]
  • Given name: Patrick[29]
  • Candidacy in election: Irish presidential election, 1983[30], 1976 Irish presidential election[31]

Why It Matters

Patrick Hillery has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Patrick Hillery born?

Patrick Hillery was born in Milltown Malbay[2].

Where did Patrick Hillery die?

Patrick Hillery died in Dublin[4].

Who was Patrick Hillery married to?

Patrick Hillery's spouses include Maeve Hillery[10].

What did Patrick Hillery do for work?

Patrick Hillery worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and physician[7].

Where did Patrick Hillery go to school?

Patrick Hillery was educated at University College Dublin[19].

What awards did Patrick Hillery receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], Order of Pius IX[21], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . rte.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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