Douglas hyde, irish playwright, born

January 17th , 1860

Douglas Hyde, known for his contributions to Irish culture, was born on January 17, 1860, in Castlerea, County Roscommon, Ireland.

He was a prominent figure in the Irish cultural revival of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and played a significant role in promoting the Irish language and traditional culture.

Hyde was a playwright, scholar, and the first President of Ireland, serving from 1938 to 1945. He co-founded the Gaelic League (Conradh na Gaeilge), an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Irish language and culture. His efforts in the revival of the Irish language and cultural heritage have left a lasting legacy in Ireland, and he is celebrated as an important figure in the country’s cultural history.

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