About Patrick Burke
Lived 1904 – 1985 (aged 81). Patrick Burke was an Irish politician.
Patrick Joseph Burke (26 January 1904 – 9 September 1985) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1944 to 1973.
A hospital official before entering politics, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil TD for the Dublin County constituency at the 1944 general election. He was re-elected at each subsequent general election until he retired at the 1973 general election. He was known locally as Bishop Burke. His son Ray Burke succeeded him, when he was elected as a Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin County North at the 1973 general election.
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Who was Patrick Burke?
Irish politician (1904-1985)
When was Patrick Burke born?
Patrick Burke was born on 26 January 1904 in Dublin.
When did Patrick Burke die?
Patrick Burke died on 9 September 1985 in Dublin.
What was Patrick Burke's occupation?
Patrick Burke was a politician.
What nationality was Patrick Burke?
Patrick Burke was Irish.
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· DBpedia: Patrick Burke (Dublin politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patrick Burke. https://biography.guide/patrick-burke-politician-1904/
MLA: "Patrick Burke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patrick-burke-politician-1904/.
Chicago: "Patrick Burke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/patrick-burke-politician-1904/.
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