Austin Currie
Northern Irish lawyer and SDLP politician
Born
October 11th, 1939
86 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Northern Ireland
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Born in 1939, a prominent figure in Northern Irish politics, focused on civil rights and social justice. Played a key role in the founding of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) in 1970, advocating for the rights of Irish nationalists. Served as a Member of Parliament for the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency from 1974 to 1979. Actively participated in numerous campaigns for equality and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, contributing to the peace process.
Co-founding the Social Democratic and Labour Party
Serving as a Member of Parliament from 1974 to 1979
Advocating for civil rights in Northern Ireland
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