What is recorded here
Seán Thomas O'Kelly, born John in 1882 at 55 Wellington Street, Dublin, later became President of Ireland from 1945 to 1959. He served as Tánaiste, Minister for Finance, and Ceann Comhairle before taking the highest office in the state. His life moved from inner-city birth through revolutionary politics to national leadership, shaping modern Irish governance across three decades.
Why this person is known: Irish footballer and manager
- Birthplace
- Dublin
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