WT Cosgrave
William Thomas Cosgrave was an Irish statesman who served as the first president of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932. He was a key figure in the early years of the Irish state and played a significant role in shaping its governance and political landscape. Cosgrave's leadership laid the groundwork for subsequent administrations and has been studied extensively by historians.
Born on Jun 06, 1880 (145 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3 | 6.00 | 0.28% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 16,892 | $5,100 | 17$ |
| Totals | 3 | 5,030,000 | 16,892 | $5,100 | 17$ |
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Ireland:
WT Cosgrave was the head of the Free State government who met with Craig and British ministers to discuss the Border.
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Ireland:
WT Cosgrave’s government faced humiliation due to the Boundary Commission's report.
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Ireland:
WT Cosgrave was a former president of Ireland who supported social initiatives for the homeless.
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Ireland:
WT Cosgrave was head of government when the GPO was restored and formally reopened in 1929.
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Ireland:
WT Cosgrave was the predecessor of Éamon de Valera and was present at AE's funeral.
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Ireland:
WT Cosgrave was the head of the Free State government who rushed to London to bury the Boundary Commission report.
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Ireland:
The first Irish passports were used by WT Cosgrave, Desmond Fitzgerald and the delegation that went to Geneva in 1923.
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Ireland:
WT Cosgrave commented on Éamon de Valera's actions in 1932.
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Ireland:
WT Cosgrave's papers are housed at UCD alongside those of Richard Mulcahy.
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