Frank Aiken

Frank Aiken (February 13, 1898 - May 18, 1983) was a senior Irish politician. He was a founding-member of Fianna Fáil and was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1923 and at each subsequent election until 1973. Aiken served as Minister for Defence (1932-1939), Minister for Co-Ordination of Defensive Measures (1943-1945), Minister for Finance (1945-1948) and Minister for External Affairs (1951-1954 & 1957-1969). He also served as Minister for Finance and Minister for Lands & Fisheries. Aiken served as Tánaiste of Ireland from 1965 until 1969.

Honours, Death

Aiken received many decorations and honours, including honorary doctorates from the National University of Ireland and University College Dublin. He was also a lifelong supporter of the Irish language. His son ran unsuccessfully in the 1987 and 1989 general elections for the Progressive Democrats. His wife died in a road accident in 1978.

Related Topics:
National University of Ireland - University College Dublin - Irish language - 1987 - 1989 - Progressive Democrats - 1978

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Frank Aiken died on May 18, 1983 in Dublin from natural causes at the age of 85. He was buried with full State honours in his native Camlough in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK.

Related Topics:
May 18 - 1983 - Dublin - County Armagh - Northern Ireland - UK

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