Bernard Butler (politician)
Bernard Butler (1 September 1886 – 13 March 1959) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and school teacher. He spoke four languages specifically Irish, English, French and German. He lived in Terenure, with his wife Peggy. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin Townships constituency at the 1943 general election.[1] He was re-elected at every subsequent general election up to 1957. He died in 1959 during the 16th Dáil, a by-election was held on 22 July 1959 which was won by Richie Ryan of Fine Gael.[2] He served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1953 to 1954. He also served as governor of the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
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- ^ "Bernard Butler". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 2018-11-07. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
- ^ "Bernard Butler". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
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