About Bernard Butler
Lived 1886 – 1959 (aged 72). Bernard Butler was an Irish politician.
Bernard Butler (1 September 1886 – 13 March 1959) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and school teacher. He spoke four languages: Irish, English, French and German. He lived in Terenure, with his wife Peggy. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Townships constituency at the 1943 general election.
He was re-elected at every subsequent general election up to 1957. He died in office in 1959 during the 16th Dáil, a by-election was held on 22 July 1959 which was won by Richie Ryan of Fine Gael. He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1953 to 1954. He also served as governor of the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
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Who was Bernard Butler?
Irish politician and school teacher (1886-1959)
When was Bernard Butler born?
Bernard Butler was born on 1 September 1886 in Dublin.
When did Bernard Butler die?
Bernard Butler died on 13 March 1959 in Dublin.
What was Bernard Butler's occupation?
Bernard Butler was a politician.
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Bernard Butler was Irish.
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· DBpedia: Bernard Butler (politician)
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