Patrick Hillery

6th president of Ireland (1923–2008)
Person human Q310994
Patrick Hillery
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Summary

Patrick Hillery is a human[1]. His place of birth was Milltown Malbay[2]. He was born on May 2, 1923[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on April 12, 2008[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,492 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Milltown Malbay[2].
  • Patrick Hillery passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Patrick Hillery was born on May 2, 1923[3].
  • Patrick Hillery died on April 12, 2008[5].
  • Patrick Hillery is buried at St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton[10].
  • Patrick Hillery was married to Maeve Hillery[11].
  • Patrick Hillery held citizenship in Ireland[12].
  • Patrick Hillery held citizenship in Irish Free State[13].
  • Patrick Hillery worked as a politician[6].
  • Patrick Hillery's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Patrick Hillery worked as a physician[8].
  • Patrick Hillery held the position of European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion[14].
  • Patrick Hillery held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland)[15].
  • Patrick Hillery held the position of Minister for Education (Ireland)[16].
  • Patrick Hillery held the position of President of Ireland[17].
  • Patrick Hillery held the position of Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment[18].
  • Patrick Hillery held the position of Teachta Dála[19].
  • Patrick Hillery's education included a stint at University College Dublin[20].
  • Patrick Hillery received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21].
  • Patrick Hillery received the Order of Pius IX[22].
  • Patrick Hillery received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Patrick Hillery's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Patrick Hillery is recorded as male[25].
  • Patrick Hillery's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Patrick Hillery was affiliated with the Fianna Fáil[27].

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Origins and Family

Patrick Hillery's place of birth was Milltown Malbay[2]. He was born on May 2, 1923[3].

Education

Patrick Hillery was educated at University College Dublin[20]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and physician[8]. Positions held include European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion[14], a position[29]; Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland)[15], a public office[30], in Ireland[31], founded in 1919[32]; Minister for Education (Ireland)[16], a public office[33], in Ireland[34], founded in 1921[35]; President of Ireland[17], a position[36], in Ireland[37], founded in 1938[38]; Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment[18], a public office[39], in Ireland[40], founded in 1919[41]; and Teachta Dála[19], a position[42], in Ireland[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], a grade of an order[44], in Italy[45]; Order of Pius IX[22], an orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See[46], in Vatican City[47], founded in 1847[48]; and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[49], in France[50].

Personal Life

Among Patrick Hillery's spouses was Maeve Hillery[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24]. He was affiliated with the Fianna Fáil[27].

Death and Burial

Patrick Hillery died on April 12, 2008[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. Burial took place at St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton[10].

Why It Matters

Patrick Hillery ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,492 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Patrick Hillery born?

Patrick Hillery was born in Milltown Malbay[2].

Where did Patrick Hillery die?

Patrick Hillery died in Dublin[4].

Who was Patrick Hillery married to?

Patrick Hillery's spouses include Maeve Hillery[11].

What did Patrick Hillery do for work?

Patrick Hillery worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and physician[8].

Where did Patrick Hillery go to school?

Patrick Hillery was educated at University College Dublin[20].

What awards did Patrick Hillery receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], Order of Pius IX[22], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].

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  24. [28] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . rte.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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