23 June 1959Taoiseach of IrelandSean Lemass
Succeeds de Valera as Taoiseach and begins a government focused on economic modernization.
Historical records for Ireland in 1959, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Succeeds de Valera as Taoiseach and begins a government focused on economic modernization.
Appointed President of Ireland, 1st term
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