Douglas Hyde
Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland, serving from 1938 to 1945. A prominent Gaelic scholar and activist, he was a key figure in the Gaelic Revival movement. Hyde's presidency is notable for his efforts to promote the Irish language and culture, and his legacy includes a commitment to bridging divides within Irish society during a time of significant political change.
Born on Jan 17, 1860 (165 years old)
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Douglas Hyde urged that every Irish-feeling person should encourage the use of Irish in his own home.
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Douglas Hyde was noted as a non-party candidate and the first president of Ireland.
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Ireland:
Hyde was the agreed choice by the main political parties to be the first president.
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Ireland:
Hyde was the agreed choice by the main political parties to be the first president.
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Ireland:
Hyde became the first president of Ireland without an election.
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Ireland:
Douglas Hyde was the country’s first president who refused a dissolution in 1944.
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Ireland:
Douglas Hyde is noted for being pure Anglo-Saxon.
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Ireland:
Douglas Hyde, Ireland’s first president, is mentioned in relation to the challenges of age faced by presidents.
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Ireland:
Ireland’s first president, Douglas Hyde, showed how language, heritage and land were deeply connected.
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Ireland:
Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland, serving from 1938 to 1945.
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