Michael O'Leary

politician, Irish Minister for Labour (1936-2006)
Person human Q454178
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Michael O'Leary

Summary

Michael O'Leary is a human[1]. He was born in Cork[2]. He was born on May 8, 1936[3]. He passed away in Saint-Sever-de-Rustan[4]. He died on May 11, 2006[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael O'Leary's place of birth was Cork[2].
  • Michael O'Leary passed away in Saint-Sever-de-Rustan[4].
  • Michael O'Leary was born on May 8, 1936[3].
  • Michael O'Leary died on May 11, 2006[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint-Sever-de-Rustan Abbey[9].
  • Michael O'Leary held citizenship in Ireland[10].
  • Michael O'Leary held citizenship in Irish Free State[11].
  • English was Michael O'Leary's native language[12].
  • Michael O'Leary worked as a politician[6].
  • Michael O'Leary worked as a barrister[7].
  • Michael O'Leary held the position of Tánaiste[13].
  • Michael O'Leary held the position of Leader of the Labour Party[14].
  • Michael O'Leary held the position of Member of the European Parliament[15].
  • Michael O'Leary held the position of Teachta Dála[16].
  • Michael O'Leary held the position of Teachta Dála[17].
  • Michael O'Leary held the position of Teachta Dála[18].
  • Michael O'Leary was educated at Presentation Brothers College[19].
  • Michael O'Leary is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael O'Leary's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael O'Leary was affiliated with the Labour Party[22].
  • The cause of death was drowning[23].
  • Michael O'Leary's family name is recorded as O'Leary[24].
  • Michael O'Leary's given name is recorded as Michael[25].
  • Michael O'Leary's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[26].
  • Michael O'Leary's work location is recorded as Brussels[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael O'Leary's place of birth was Cork[2]. He was born on May 8, 1936[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Michael O'Leary was educated at Presentation Brothers College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include Tánaiste[13], a public office[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1937[30]; Leader of the Labour Party[14], a position[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1912[33]; Member of the European Parliament[15], a member of parliament[34], founded in 1979[35]; Teachta Dála[16], a position[36], in Ireland[37]; and Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport[38], a public office[39], in Ireland[40], founded in 1977[41].

Personal Life

Michael O'Leary was affiliated with the Labour Party[22].

Death and Burial

Michael O'Leary died on May 11, 2006[5]. He died in Saint-Sever-de-Rustan[4]. The cause of death was drowning[23]. Burial took place at Saint-Sever-de-Rustan Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Michael O'Leary ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Michael O'Leary born?

Michael O'Leary's place of birth was Cork[2].

Where did Michael O'Leary die?

Michael O'Leary passed away in Saint-Sever-de-Rustan[4].

What did Michael O'Leary do for work?

Michael O'Leary worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did Michael O'Leary go to school?

Michael O'Leary was educated at Presentation Brothers College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [38] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . fr.findagrave.com. fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved . breakingnews.iol.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Saint-Sever-de-Rustan Abbey
    Educated at
    Given name Michael
    Manner of death accidental death
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