page_title: Éamon de Valera
hierarchical_section_title: Éamon de Valera
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context_page_description: Éamon de Valera was one of the dominant political figures in 20th century Ireland. Co-owner of one of the Irish Press Newspapers, he served in public office from 1917 to 1973. Several times he was either head of state or head of government in Ireland.
  De Valera was a leader of Ireland's struggle for independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. He also led opposition to the anti-Treaty in the Irish Civil War. De Valera was the author of the Constitution of Ireland.
context_section_description: Éamon de Valera (born with the name Edward George de Valera, /ˈeɪmən dɛ vəˈlɛɹə/) (14 October 1882–29 August 1975 (aged 92)) was one of the dominant political figures in 20th century Ireland. Co-owner of one of the Irish Press Newspapers, he served in public office from 1917 to 1973.  Several times he was either head of state or head of government in Ireland.
  De Valera was a leader of Ireland's struggle for independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.  He also led opposition to the anti-Treaty in the Irish Civil War.   De Valera was the author of the Constitution of Ireland.
caption: De Valera, photographed c. 1922–30
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