When was Martin McGuinness born?
Q: When was Martin McGuinness born?
A: Martin McGuinness was born on 23 May 1950 in Derry, Northern Ireland.
Q: What political party did he belong to?
A: Martin McGuinness belonged to the Sinn Fein political party.
Q: What did Sinn Fein want for Northern Ireland?
A: Sinn Fein wanted Northern Ireland to join with the Republic of Ireland and leave the United Kingdom.
Q: How long was he imprisoned for in 1973?
A: In 1973, Martin McGuiness was imprisoned for six months.
Q: Did he ever take his seat in the House of Commons?
A: No, Martin McGuiness never took his seat in the House of Commons because members of Sinn Fein do not swear any oath to the Queen.
Q: When did Ian Paisley become First Minister of Northern Ireland?
A: Ian Paisley became First Minister of Northern Ireland on 8 May 2007 following the St Andrew's Agreement.
Q: What rare genetic disease did he suffer from before his death?
A: Before his death, Martin McGuiness suffered from amyloidosis, a rare genetic disease that affects vital organs.