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Also Known As Sean Francis Lemass
Born July 15, 1899 • Dublin • Ireland
Died May 11, 1971 (aged 71) • Dublin • Ireland
Title / Office prime minister (1959-1966), Ireland
Founder Fianna Fáil
Political Affiliation Fianna Fáil
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Bertie Ahern, 2007.
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Mary McAleese
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Irish nationalist
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prime minister of Ireland
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