John Bruton
Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997
Died aged 76TaurusIreland
Biography
John Gerard Bruton (18 May 1947 – 6 February 2024) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 1994 to 1997 and Leader of Fine Gael from 1990 to 2001. He held cabinet positions between 1981 and 1987, including twice as minister for finance. He was Leader of the Opposition from 1990 to 1994 and 1997 to 2001. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Meath from 1969 to 2004.
During his term as Taoiseach, he led a Fine Gael–Labour–Democratic Left coalition, known as the Rainbow Coalition. After stepping down as a TD, he accepted an offer to become European Union Ambassador to the United States, serving from 2004 to 2009.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Taoiseach
- Leader of the Opposition
- Leader of Fine Gael
- Teachta Dála
- ambassador of the European Union to the United States
- substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Family
- Parents
- Joseph Bruton
- Siblings
- Richard Bruton
Awards & honours (2)
- Robert Schuman Medal
- Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
Quick answers about John Bruton
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- John Bruton was born on May 18, 1947.
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- John Bruton was born in Dunboyne.
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- John Bruton is a citizen of Ireland.
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