Background
COSGRAVE, Liam was born on April 13, 1920 in Templeogue, Company Dublin. Son of the late William T. Cosgrave (President, of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, 1922-1932) and Louise Flanagan.
COSGRAVE, Liam was born on April 13, 1920 in Templeogue, Company Dublin. Son of the late William T. Cosgrave (President, of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, 1922-1932) and Louise Flanagan.
Christian Brothers" Schools, Dublin, Saint Vincent’s College, Castleknock, Company Dublin and Kings Inns.
Executive Council of the Irish Free State, 1922-1932) and Louise Flanagan. Married Vera Osborne 1952. Two son one daughter.
Served in Army, private.
Technical Director Dublin Company 1943-1948, Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown 1948-1981. Leader, Fine Gael Party 1965-1977.
Parliament. Secretary to the Prime Minister and to Minister for Industry" and Commerce 1948-1951.
Minister for External Affairs 1954-1957. Prime Minister 1973-1977.
Minister for Defence 1976. Chair, and Leader of first Irish Delegate to United Nations General Assembly 1956.
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Duquesne University, Saint John"s University) 1956, (De Paul University) 1958, (National University of Ireland and Dublin University) 1974.
Knight Grand Cross of Pius IX (Ordine Piaro).
Married Vera Osborne in 1952.
Minister for External Affairs, Government Chief Whip