William Norton

William Norton (1900-1963), Irish politician, Labour Party leader (1932-1960).

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1900 - 1963 - Labour Party - 1932 - 1960

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William Norton was born in Dublin in 1900. He joined the postal service in 1916. By 1920 he was a prominent member in the trade union movement in Ireland. From 1924 to 1948 he served as secretary of the Post Office Workers' Union. He became a TD for County Dublin in 1926. He represented Kildare from 1932 until his death.

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Dublin - 1900 - 1916 - 1920 - Ireland - 1924 - 1948 - TD - 1926 - Kildare - 1932

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In 1932 he became leader of the Labour Party. In the first iner-party government, (1948-1951), Norton became Tánaiste and Minister for Social Welfare. In the second inter-party government, (1954-1957), Norton served as Tánaiste and Minister for Industry and Commerce.

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1932 - 1948 - 1951 - Tánaiste - 1954 - 1957

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William Norton died in Dublin in 1963.

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Dublin - 1963

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