Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin
Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin (born John Gerald Cunningham; 2 January 1910 – 13 June 1991) was an Irish language activist, nationalist and far-right politician born in Belfast, Ireland. He was the founder and leader of Ailtirí na hAiséirghe, a fascist party which sought to create a Christian corporatist state and revive the Irish language through the establishment of an authoritarian dictatorship in Ireland.
Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin | |
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Ó Cuinneagáin in 1942 | |
| Born | John Gerald Cunningham 2 January 1910 |
| Died | 13 June 1991 (aged 81) |
| Occupation(s) | Civil servant, writer, tax advisor, politician |
| Title | Ceannaire (Leader) |
| Political party | Ailtirí na hAiséirghe (1942–1958) |
| Spouse | Síle Ní Chochláin |
| Children | 6 |
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