biography
pronunciation:
[kozgrayv]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1920– )
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| biography:
| Irish statesman and prime minister (1973–7) born in Templeogue, Co Dublin, E Ireland, the son of William Cosgrave. Educated at St Vincent's College, Dublin, he was called to the bar in 1943, and became a member of the Dail (1943–81). He was minister for external affairs (1954–7) before becoming leader of the Fine Gael Party (1965–77). |
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