Birth of John Charles McQuaid
John Charles McQuaid is born in County Cavan and later becomes one of the most influential Catholic archbishops in twentieth-century Ireland.
Role range: 1940-1971
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John Charles McQuaid Biography and Timeline
Follow John Charles McQuaid through 5 dated historical records for Ireland.
John Charles McQuaid, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1895–1973Years on this page
1895
1937
Constitutional Advice to Eamon de Valera
McQuaid provides advice to Eamon de Valera during preparation of the 1937 Constitution, particularly on issues touching Catholic social teaching.
1940
Appointed Archbishop of Dublin
McQuaid is appointed Archbishop of Dublin and begins an episcopate marked by major expansion of parishes, schools and Catholic social services.
Role range: 1940-1971
1971
Resignation as Archbishop Submitted
McQuaid submits his resignation after more than three decades leading the Dublin archdiocese.
Role range: 1940-1971
1973
Death of John Charles McQuaid
McQuaid dies fifteen months after leaving office, ending a career that profoundly shaped church-state relations in modern Ireland.
Role range: 1972-1973
Records, sources and methodology
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