About Frank Purcell
Lived 1893 – 1960 (aged 66–67). Frank Purcell was an Irish politician and trade unionist.
Frank Purcell (died 2 April 1960) was an Irish politician and trade union official. He served as General Secretary of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union in 1948. He was re-elected at the 1957 election but died in office in 1960. Edward Browne was elected to fill the vacancy.
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Who was Frank Purcell?
Irish politician
When was Frank Purcell born?
Frank Purcell was born in 1893.
When did Frank Purcell die?
Frank Purcell died on 2 April 1960.
What was Frank Purcell's occupation?
Frank Purcell was a politician and trade unionist.
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Frank Purcell was Irish.
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