Erskine Hamilton Childers

Author: Leandro Alegsa Creation date: November 13, 2022

Erskine Hamilton Childers (11 December 1905 – 17 November 1974), was the son of Robert Erskine Childers (author of the spy thriller The Riddle of the Sands. He was the fourth President of Ireland from 1973 until his death in 1974, and a TD from 1938 until 1973.

Childers held the following posts during his political career:

Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (1951–1954, 1959–1961, and 1966–1969),
Minister for Lands (1957–1959),
Minister for Transport and Power (1959–1969) and
Minister for Health (1969–1973).

He was appointed Tánaiste in 1969.

Questions and Answers

Q: Who was Erskine Hamilton Childers?

A: Erskine Hamilton Childers was the fourth President of Ireland from 1973 until his death in 1974, and a TD from 1938 until 1973. He was also the son of Robert Erskine Childers, author of the spy thriller The Riddle of the Sands.

Q: What posts did he hold during his political career?

A: During his political career, Childers held the posts of Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (1951–1954, 1959–1961, and 1966–1969), Minister for Lands (1957–1959), Minister for Transport and Power (1959–1969) and Minister for Health (1969–1973). He was also appointed Tánaiste in 1969.

Q: When did he become President of Ireland?

A: Erskine Hamilton Childers became President of Ireland in 1973 and served until his death in 1974.

Q: What is the name of the book written by his father?

A: His father wrote a spy thriller called The Riddle of the Sands.

Q: How long did he serve as Tánaiste?

A: He served as Tánaiste from 1969 until his death in 1974.

Q: What year did he become a TD?

A: He became a TD in 1938 and served until 1973.