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   William Thomas Cosgrave (5 June 1880 – 16 November 1965) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as the president of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932, leader of the Opposition in both the Free State and Ireland from 1932 to 1944, leader of Fine Gael from 1934 to 1944, founder and leader of Fine Gael's predeces...

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   Jun 1, 2024 · William Thomas Cosgrave (born June 5, 1880, Dublin, Ire.—died Nov. 16, 1965, Dublin) was an Irish statesman, who was the first president of the Executive Council (prime minister; 1922–32) of the Irish Free State. At an early age, Cosgrave was attracted to the Irish nationalist party Sinn Féin.

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   Dec 5, 2022 · Learn how W. T. Cosgrave succeeded Michael Collins as chairman of the Provisional Government in 1922 and led a ruthless campaign against the republican opponents of the Treaty. Explore his views, actions and legacy in the Civil War and beyond.

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6. www.rte.ie › history › first-dailW. T. Cosgrave - RTÉ

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   Mar 24, 2020 · W. T. Cosgrave, the first Minister for Local Government. By Helene O'Keeffe. Helene O'Keeffe is a historian, author and project manager, based in UCC's School of History. More from. UCC. A 1916...

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   William Thomas Cosgrave (5 June 1880 – 16 November 1965) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as the president of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932, leader of the Opposition in both the Free State and Ireland from 1932 to 1944, leader of Fine Gael from 1934 to 1944, founder and leader of Fine Gael's predeces...

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   Cosgrave, William Thomas (1880–1965), revolutionary and politician, was born 5 June 1880 at 174 James's St., Dublin, second son among three surviving children of Thomas Cosgrave and his wife Bridget (née Nixon).

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   Who was William Thomas Cosgrave?

   • William Thomas Cosgrave was an Irish statesman, who was the first president of the Executive Council (prime minister; 1922–32) of the Irish Free State. At an early age, Cosgrave was attracted to the Irish nationalist party Sinn Féin. He became a member of the Dublin Corporation in 1909 and was

   William Thomas Cosgrave | Irish President & Revolutionary Leader

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   Who was Cosgrave and what did he do?

   • Cosgrave was voted to head up the State by the pro-Treaty side and when the Treaty was ratified, he became the first President of the Executive Council. Cumann na nGaedheal

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   Why did Cosgrave go to London?

   • Cosgrave immediately went to London for a meeting with the British Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, where they agreed to let the border remain as it was, and in return the Free State did not have to pay its pro-rata share of the Imperial debt.

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   Did Cosgrave have a 'lack of direction at the head'?

   • Cosgrave at the graveside of Michael Collins. Image courtesy of the National Library of Ireland One pro-Treaty TD worried about 'lack of direction at the head'. A British observer remarked that the Irish people were not convinced Cosgrave was sufficiently strong to implement the government’s programme.

   W. T. Cosgrave: an iron fist in a velvet glove - RTÉ

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    Nov 19, 2015 · Who was he? Born in Dublin in 1880, W. T. Cosgrave (often called Liam) entered the publican business through his father. He, like many others of the time, became actively involved with Sinn Féin...