James Dillon

Irish politician (1902–1986)
Person human Q454271
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James Dillon

Summary

James Dillon is a human[1]. He was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on September 26, 1902[3]. He died in Ballaghaderreen[4]. He died on February 10, 1986[5]. He worked as a politician[6], farmer[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], James Dillon…
  • James Dillon passed away in Ballaghaderreen[4].
  • James Dillon was born on September 26, 1902[3].
  • James Dillon died on February 10, 1986[5].
  • James Dillon's father was John Dillon[10].
  • James Dillon's mother was Elizabeth Dillon[11].
  • Among James Dillon's spouses was Maura Phelan[12].
  • A child of James Dillon was John Blake Dillon[13].
  • James Dillon held citizenship in Ireland[14].
  • James Dillon held citizenship in Irish Free State[15].
  • James Dillon's professions included politician[6].
  • James Dillon's professions included farmer[7].
  • James Dillon worked as a barrister[8].
  • James Dillon held the position of Leader of the Opposition[16].
  • James Dillon held the position of Leader of Fine Gael[17].
  • James Dillon held the position of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine[18].
  • James Dillon held the position of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine[19].
  • James Dillon held the position of Teachta Dála[20].
  • James Dillon held the position of Teachta Dála[21].
  • James Dillon was educated at University of Galway[22].
  • James Dillon was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23].
  • James Dillon is recorded as male[24].
  • James Dillon's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Dillon was affiliated with the Fine Gael[26].
  • James Dillon's residence is recorded as County Dublin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Dillon was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on September 26, 1902[3]. His father was John Dillon[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Dillon[11].

Education

James Dillon's education included a stint at University of Galway[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], farmer[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include Leader of the Opposition[16], a position[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1922[30]; Leader of Fine Gael[17], a position[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1933[33]; Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine[18], a public office[34], in Ireland[35], founded in 1919[36]; Teachta Dála[20], a position[37], in Ireland[38]; and Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[39].

Personal Life

James Dillon was married to Maura Phelan[12]. A child of him was John Blake Dillon[13]. He was affiliated with the Fine Gael[26].

Death and Burial

James Dillon died on February 10, 1986[5]. He passed away in Ballaghaderreen[4].

Why It Matters

James Dillon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was James Dillon born?

Born in Dublin[2], James Dillon…

Where did James Dillon die?

James Dillon passed away in Ballaghaderreen[4].

Who were James Dillon's parents?

James Dillon's father was John Dillon[10]. James Dillon's mother was Elizabeth Dillon[11].

Who was James Dillon married to?

James Dillon's spouses include Maura Phelan[12].

What did James Dillon do for work?

James Dillon worked as politician[6], farmer[7], and barrister[8].

Where did James Dillon go to school?

James Dillon was educated at University of Galway[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [39] . pace.coe.int. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . pace.coe.int. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Ballaghaderreen
    Mother Elizabeth Dillon
    Sibling Myles Dillon
    Educated at University of Galway
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