Charles Haughey

Charles Haughey
Personal details
Born	16 September 1925
Died	13 June 2006

Charles James "Charlie" Haughey (16 September 1925 – 13 June 2006) was Taoiseach of Ireland, serving three terms in office (from December 1979 to June 1981, March 1982 to December 1982, and March 1987 to February 1992).

Early life

He was born in Castlebar, County Mayo in 1925.

Death

He died from prostate cancer, which he had suffered from for a decade, on 13 June 2006, at his home. Haughey received a state funeral on 16 June 2006. He was buried in St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton in County Dublin.

Governments

The following governments were led by Haughey:

• 16th Government of Ireland (December 1979 – June 1981)
• 18th Government of Ireland (March 1982 – December 1982)
• 20th Government of Ireland (March 1987 – July 1989)
• 21st Government of Ireland (July 1989 – February 1992)

Preceded by Jack Lynch	Leader of Fianna Fáil 1979–1992	Succeeded by Albert Reynolds
Preceded by Jack Lynch	Taoiseach 1979–1981	Succeeded by Garret FitzGerald
Preceded by Garret FitzGerald	Taoiseach March–December 1982	Succeeded by Garret FitzGerald
Preceded by Garret FitzGerald	Taoiseach 1987–1992	Succeeded by Albert Reynolds