Brian O'Higgins | |
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President of Sinn Féin | |
In office 30 April 1931 – 1933 | |
Vice President | |
Preceded by | John J. O'Kelly |
Succeeded by | Michael O'Flanagan |
Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann | |
In office 26 August 1921 – 28 February 1922 | |
Ceann Comhairle | Eoin MacNeill |
Preceded by | John J. O'Kelly |
Succeeded by | Pádraic Ó Máille |
Teachta Dála | |
In office May 1921 – June 1927 | |
Constituency | Clare |
In office December 1918 – May 1921 | |
Constituency | Clare West |
Personal details | |
Born | Kilskeer, County Meath, Ireland | 1 July 1882
Died | 10 March 1963 Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland | (aged 80)
Political party | Sinn Féin |
Spouse |
Anna Ní Chionnaigh
(m. 1908; died 1958) |
Children | 7 |
Occupation | Politician, writer and poet |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Years of service | 1913–1923 |
Rank | Volunteer |
Battles/wars | |
Brian O'Higgins (Irish: Brian Ó hUigínn; 1 July 1882 – 10 March 1963), also known as Brian na Banban, was an Irish writer, poet, soldier and politician who was a founding member of Sinn Féin and served as President of the organisation from 1931 to 1933. He was a leading figure within 20th century Irish republicanism and was widely regarded for his literary abilities.