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# Eoin MacNeill

(1867–1945)   Politician

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Eoin MacNeill was a politician.

## Quick Facts About Eoin MacNeill

Born May 15, 1867

Died October 15, 1945

Profession Politician

## About Eoin MacNeill

Irish politician and scholar (1867-1945)... \| Eoin MacNeill was an Irish scholar, Irish language enthusiast, Gaelic revivalist, nationalist and politician who served as Minister for Education from 1922 to 1925, Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1921 to 1922, Minister for Industries 1919 to 1921 and Minister for Finance January 1919 to April

##  Quotes by Eoin MacNeill

> [In prison we are their jailers On trial their judges Persecuted their punishers Dead their conquerors](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eoin-macneill/in-prison-we-are-their-jailers-on-trial-their-judges-persecuted-their/)

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