Hugh Kennedy

Irish barrister, politician and judge; Attorney General and Chief Justice of the Irish Free State (1879-1936)
Person human Q1390280
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Hugh Kennedy

Summary

Hugh Kennedy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on July 11, 1879[3]. He passed away in Goatstown[4]. He died on December 1, 1936[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], barrister[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Kennedy was born in Dublin[2].
  • Hugh Kennedy passed away in Goatstown[4].
  • Hugh Kennedy was born on July 11, 1879[3].
  • Hugh Kennedy died on December 1, 1936[5].
  • Hugh Kennedy held citizenship in Ireland[11].
  • Hugh Kennedy held citizenship in Irish Free State[12].
  • Hugh Kennedy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Hugh Kennedy's professions included politician[6].
  • Hugh Kennedy's professions included judge[7].
  • Hugh Kennedy's professions included barrister[8].
  • Hugh Kennedy worked as a jurist[9].
  • Hugh Kennedy held the position of Teachta Dála[14].
  • Hugh Kennedy held the position of Chief Justice of Ireland[15].
  • Hugh Kennedy held the position of King's Counsel[16].
  • Hugh Kennedy held the position of Attorney General of Ireland[17].
  • Hugh Kennedy's education included a stint at Royal University of Ireland[18].
  • Hugh Kennedy was a member of King's Inns[19].
  • Hugh Kennedy is recorded as male[20].
  • Hugh Kennedy's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hugh Kennedy was affiliated with the Fine Gael[22].
  • Hugh Kennedy's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Kennedy[23].
  • Hugh Kennedy earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[24].
  • Hugh Kennedy earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Laws[25].
  • Hugh Kennedy's family name is recorded as Kennedy[26].
  • Hugh Kennedy's given name is recorded as Hugh[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Kennedy was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on July 11, 1879[3].

Education

Hugh Kennedy was educated at Royal University of Ireland[18]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[24] and Bachelor of Laws[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], barrister[8], and jurist[9]. Positions held include Teachta Dála[14], a position[28], in Ireland[29]; Chief Justice of Ireland[15], a position[30], in Ireland[31], founded in 1924[32]; King's Counsel[16], a professional certification[33]; and Attorney General of Ireland[17], a position[34], in Ireland[35], founded in 1922[36].

Personal Life

Hugh Kennedy was affiliated with the Fine Gael[22].

Death and Burial

Hugh Kennedy died on December 1, 1936[5]. He passed away in Goatstown[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Kennedy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Kennedy born?

Hugh Kennedy's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Hugh Kennedy die?

Hugh Kennedy passed away in Goatstown[4].

What did Hugh Kennedy do for work?

Hugh Kennedy worked as politician[6], judge[7], barrister[8], and jurist[9].

Where did Hugh Kennedy go to school?

Hugh Kennedy was educated at Royal University of Ireland[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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