Erskine Hamilton Childers

Erskine Hamilton Childers (11 November 1905 - 17 November 1974), the son of Robert Erskine Childers (author of The Riddle of the Sands), served as the fourth President of Ireland from 1973 until his death in 1974. He was a TD (member of the Irish Chamber of Deputies) from 1938 until 1973. Childers served as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (1951-1954, 1959-1961, and 1966-1969), Minister for Lands (1957-1959), Minister for Transport and Power (1959-1969), and Minister for Health (1969-1973). He was appointed Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland in 1969.

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11 November - 1905 - 17 November - 1974 - Robert Erskine Childers - President of Ireland - TD - Minister for Posts and Telegraphs - Minister for Lands - Minister for Transport and Power - Minister for Health - Tánaiste - Republic of Ireland

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