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Douglas Hyde

First president of ireland; historian, poet, and folklorist (1860-1949).

Born January 17th, 1860 in Castlerea.

Died July 12th, 1949 at 89 years old in Dublin (pneumonia).

Occupations
historian, linguist, poet, politician, translator, university teacher, writer
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Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington