Cathal Brugha was an Irish republican politician who served as Minister for Defence from 1919 to 1922, Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann in January 1919, the first president of Dáil Éireann from January 1919 to April 1919 and Chief of Staff of the Irish Republican Army from 1917 to 1918. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1918 to 1922.
Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874)
On July 7, in the year 1922, Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 7, one of 377 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Cathal Brugha. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on July 7, 1922 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 5 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 23 June 2026.
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