Tom O'Higgins
Irish Fine Gael politician, barrister and judge (1916-2003)
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Summary
Tom O'Higgins was born on July 23, 1916[1], in Cork[2]. He died on February 25, 2003[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as a barrister[5], politician[6], and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Shanganagh Cemetery[9]
- Father: Thomas F. O'Higgins[10]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[11]
- Position held: Minister for Health (Ireland)[12], Teachta Dála[13], substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[14], Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[15], Chief Justice of Ireland[16], Judge of the European Court of Justice[17], Supreme Court of Ireland[18], High Court Judge[19]
- Educated at: University College Dublin[20]
- Member of: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Fine Gael[23]
- Family name: O'Higgins[24]
- Given name: Thomas[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
Why It Matters
Tom O'Higgins has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Tom O'Higgins born?
Tom O'Higgins's place of birth was Cork[2].
Where did Tom O'Higgins die?
Tom O'Higgins died in Dublin[4].
Who were Tom O'Higgins's parents?
Tom O'Higgins's father was Thomas F. O'Higgins[10].
What did Tom O'Higgins do for work?
Tom O'Higgins worked as a barrister[5], politician[6], and judge[7].
Where did Tom O'Higgins go to school?
Tom O'Higgins was educated at University College Dublin[20].