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Irish public figure (1926–2016) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Veronica Louise Cosgrave (née Osborne; 11 March 1926 – 15 September 2016) was an Irish public figure as the wife of Liam Cosgrave, who served as Taoiseach from 1973 to 1977.
Vera Cosgrave | |
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Born | Veronica Louise Osborne 11 March 1926 Naas, County Kildare, Ireland |
Died | 15 September 2016 90) Tallaght, Ireland | (aged
Resting place | Goldenbridge Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
Known for | Spouse of the Taoiseach (1973–1977) |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including Liam T. |
Relatives | W. T. Cosgrave (father-in-law) |
Veronica Louise Osborne was born in Naas, County Kildare, on 11 March 1926. Her mother was the former Helen Cunningham. Her father, Joseph W. Osborne, was a horse trainer based at Craddoxtown House. Her brother Paddy Osborne was also a horse trainer.[1]
Osborne married Liam Cosgrave on 16 April 1952. At the time, Cosgrave was a government minister; he rose to the position of Leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach in 1973. She accompanied him to the United States for a state visit in 1976, during the American Bicentennial.[2][3] Vera Cosgrave also worked in public relations.[4]
Vera and Liam Cosgrave had three children, including Liam T. Cosgrave, a Fine Gael politician. She died in Dublin on 15 September 2016, aged 90 years.[5] Her gravesite is at Goldenbridge Cemetery in Inchicore.[6]
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