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Garret Desmond FitzGerald (9 February 1926 – 19 May 2011) was an Irish Fine Gael politician, public intellectual, economist and barrister who served twice as Taoiseach, serving from 1981 to 1982 and 1982 to 1987.
Jun 23, 2024 · Garret FitzGerald (born February 9, 1926, Dublin, Irish Free State—died May 19, 2011, Dublin, Ireland) was the taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland (June 1981–March 1982, December 1982–March 1987), as leader of the Fine Gael party in coalition with the Labour Party.
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A comprehensive biography of the economist, politician and taoiseach (1926–2011), who sought to reconcile southern and northern Irish identities and to join the European Community. Learn about his early life, education, career, marriage, achievements and legacy.
May 19, 2011 · DUBLIN (Reuters) - Garret FitzGerald, Ireland's most popular elder statesman who twice served as prime minister and played a crucial role in paving the way for peace in Northern Ireland, has died...
May 19, 2011 · LONDON — Garret FitzGerald, who served twice as Irish prime minister, helped set the stage for peace in Northern Ireland and shifted the tone of Ireland’s relations with Britain, died Thursday in...
May 19, 2011 · Credited as a peace-maker, Garret FitzGerald maintained the respect of friend and foe alike during his career at the top of Irish politics. As taoiseach (prime minister), he signed the Anglo...
Feb 9, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Garret Fitzgerald, one of Ireland's most respected statesmen and a key figure in the peace process in Northern Ireland. He served as the Taoiseach from 1981 to 1987 and introduced economic reforms that laid the foundations for Ireland's growth.
