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William Thomas Cosgrave
| Irish revolutionary and politician Date of Birth: 06.06.1880 Country: Ireland |
Content:
- Early Life and Revolution
- The Irish Civil War
- First Prime Minister of the Irish Free State
- Later Life and Legacy
Early Life and Revolution
William Thomas Cosgrave, an Irish revolutionary and statesman, was born on June 6, 1880, in Dublin, Ireland.
The Irish Revolution - Professor Michael Laffan.
During the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921), Cosgrave played a significant role within the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the Sinn Féin political movement. He served as Director of Intelligence in the IRA and as Minister for Local Government in the self-declared Irish Republic from 1919 to 1921.
The Irish Civil War
Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, which established the Irish Free State, a civil war broke out between supporters and opponents of the treaty.
Cosgrave emerged as a leading figure in the pro-treaty camp and was appointed Minister for Finance in the Provisional Government establi