Jack Lynch

Taoiseach of Ireland; from 1966 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979
Person human Q381681
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Jack Lynch

Summary

Jack Lynch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cork[2]. He was born on +1917-08-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on +1999-10-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Gaelic football player[7], hurler[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jack Lynch was born in Cork[2].
  • Jack Lynch passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Jack Lynch was born on +1917-08-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jack Lynch died on +1999-10-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Finbarr's Cemetery[11].
  • Among Jack Lynch's spouses was Máirín Lynch[12].
  • Jack Lynch held citizenship in Ireland[13].
  • Jack Lynch's professions included politician[6].
  • Jack Lynch worked as a Gaelic football player[7].
  • Jack Lynch's professions included hurler[8].
  • Jack Lynch worked as a barrister[9].
  • Jack Lynch held the position of Taoiseach[14].
  • Jack Lynch held the position of Minister for Finance (Ireland)[15].
  • Jack Lynch held the position of Leader of the Opposition[16].
  • Jack Lynch held the position of Leader of Fianna Fáil[17].
  • Jack Lynch held the position of Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment[18].
  • Jack Lynch held the position of Minister for Education (Ireland)[19].
  • Jack Lynch was educated at University College Cork[20].
  • Jack Lynch's image is recorded as Jack Lynch, 1972 (cropped).jpg[21].
  • Jack Lynch is recorded as male[22].
  • Jack Lynch's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jack Lynch's member of sports team is recorded as Cork county football team[24].
  • Jack Lynch's member of sports team is recorded as Cork Senior Hurling Team[25].
  • Jack Lynch was affiliated with the Fianna Fáil[26].
  • Jack Lynch's ISNI is recorded as 0000000027977517[27].

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Origins and Family

Jack Lynch's place of birth was Cork[2]. He was born on +1917-08-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Jack Lynch's education included a stint at University College Cork[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Gaelic football player[7], hurler[8], and barrister[9]. Positions held include Taoiseach[14], a public office[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1937[30]; Minister for Finance (Ireland)[15], a public office[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1919[33]; Leader of the Opposition[16], a position[34], in Ireland[35], founded in 1922[36]; Leader of Fianna Fáil[17], a position[37], in Ireland[38], founded in 1926[39]; Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment[18], a public office[40], in Ireland[41], founded in 1919[42]; and Minister for Education (Ireland)[19], a public office[43], in Ireland[44], founded in 1921[45].

Personal Life

Jack Lynch was married to Máirín Lynch[12]. He was affiliated with the Fianna Fáil[26].

Death and Burial

Jack Lynch died on +1999-10-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[46]. Burial took place at St. Finbarr's Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jack Lynch ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Jack Lynch born?

Jack Lynch's place of birth was Cork[2].

Where did Jack Lynch die?

Jack Lynch died in Dublin[4].

Who was Jack Lynch married to?

Jack Lynch's spouses include Máirín Lynch[12].

What did Jack Lynch do for work?

Jack Lynch worked as politician[6], Gaelic football player[7], hurler[8], and barrister[9].

Where did Jack Lynch go to school?

Jack Lynch was educated at University College Cork[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [11] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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