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Conor Cruise O’Brien

Conor Cruise O’Brien (1917–2008) was an Irish historian and politician. He was elected to the Irish parliament in 1969 and served as a Minister from 1973 until 1977. His works include States of Ireland, The Great Melody and Memoir: My Life and Themes.

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