Frank MacDermot
Irish politician (1886–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Frank McDermott.
Francis Charles MacDermot (25 November 1886 – 24 June 1975) was an Irish barrister, soldier, politician and historian who served as Senator from 1937 to 1943, after being nominated by the Taoiseach. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Roscommon constituency from 1932 to 1937. He was also a founding member of Fine Gael.
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Frank MacDermot | |
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![]() MacDermot, September 1933 | |
Senator | |
In office 27 April 1938 – 8 September 1943 | |
Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
Teachta Dála | |
In office February 1932 – July 1937 | |
Constituency | Roscommon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1886-11-25)25 November 1886 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 24 June 1975(1975-06-24) (aged 88) London, England |
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Spouse |
Elaine Thayer (m. 1931) |
Children | 1 |
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Relatives | Niall MacDermot (nephew) |
Education | Downside School |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Royal Army Service Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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