De Valera

[dev-uh-lair-uh, -leer-uh]

noun

1. Eamon 1882–1975, Irish political leader and statesman, born in the U.S.: prime minister of the Republic of Ireland 1932–48, 1951–54, 1957–59; president 1959–73.

de Valera

/ -ˈlɪə-, də vəˈlɛərə /

noun

1. Eamon (ˈeɪmən). 1882–1975, Irish statesman; president of Sinn Féin (1917–26) and of the Dáil (1918–22); formed the Fianna Fáil party (1927); prime minister (1937–48; 1951–54; 1957–59) and president (1959–73) of the Irish Republic

Example Sentences

Collins was said to have been in possession of the Smith and Wesson revolver when he helped fellow republican leader de Valera escape from the English prison in 1919.

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When they arrived back in Dublin they were met by opposition among their Sinn Féin colleagues led by Éamon de Valera.

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The paper also reported remarks from Éamon de Valera, speaking in Limerick, who said he was "ready to clasp the hand of the dissenting minority".

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Opponents of the 1921 treaty, led by Éamon de Valera, felt it did not go far enough.

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Fanning adds that when the Dáil debated the deal, it became clear de Valera "opposed the treaty not because it was a compromise, but because it was not his compromise".

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