John Charles McQuaid
John Charles McQuaid, C.S.Sp. (28 July 1895 – 7 April 1973), was the Catholic Primate of Ireland and Archbishop of Dublin between December 1940 and January 1972. He was known for the unusual amount of influence he had over successive governments.
The Most Reverend John Charles McQuaid | |
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| Church | Catholic |
| See | Dublin |
| In office | 1940–1972 |
| Predecessor | Edward Joseph Byrne |
| Successor | Dermot J. Ryan |
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| Ordination | 29 June 1924 |
| Consecration | 27 December 1940 |
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| Born | 28 July 1895 Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland |
| Died | 7 April 1973 (aged 77) Loughlinstown, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Previous post(s) | Teacher |
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