David Trimble

David Trimble

politician United Kingdom

David Trimble was a prominent Northern Irish politician and a key figure in the peace process that led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. As the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), he served as the First Minister of Northern Ireland and was known for his efforts to promote dialogue and reconciliation between unionists and nationalists. Trimble's political career was marked by his advocacy for a democratic and peaceful resolution to the conflicts in Northern Ireland, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize alongside John Hume in 1998. His legacy includes a commitment to maintaining Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom while navigating the complexities of a changing political landscape.

Born on Oct 15, 1944 (81 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: David Trimble was respected by Bertie Ahern during the peace process. 8

Heather Humphreys Michael D Higgins Bertie Ahern Ian Paisley Brian Cowen Mary Mcaleese Micheal Martin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fine Gael’s anti-British rhetoric came back to bite Áras hopeful Heather Humphreys – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Trimble expressed that unionists want to be left alone regarding the issue of a united Ireland. 5

Heather Humphreys Woody Allen
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Here in Northern Ireland, the Irish presidential election seems a lot like Eurovision – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Trimble was the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party and played a crucial role in the Belfast Agreement referendum. 7

John Hume Bono Daphne Trimble David Kerr Kate Hoey Mark Fulbrook Richard Trimble Tim Attwood
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Belfast Agreement referendum vote ‘saved’ by U2’s concert, new book says – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Trimble was the first minister who faced challenges from Martin Smyth during his leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party. 5

Martin Smyth Charles Haughey Jeffrey Donaldson David Burnside Michael Mcgimpsey Alasdair Mcdonnell Margaret Thatcher Robert Bradford
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Staunchly anti-agreement former Ulster Unionist MP and Orange Order leader – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Trimble reminded us that the challenge of peace involves taking risks. 8

James Baldwin John Hume George J Mitchell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Northern Ireland’s peace must evolve. And if it is here to stay it must be shared – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: David Trimble, the late UUP leader, commented on the contrast between the multicultural UK and the 'mono-ethnic and monocultural' Republic. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Sinn Féin voters in the Republic and unionist voters in Northern Ireland agree on something – The Irish Times