Eleanor Butler, Lady Wicklow facts for kids
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Eleanor Butler
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| In office April 1948 – July 1951 |
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| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
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Eleanor Grace Butler
7 September 1914 |
| Died | 21 February 1997 (aged 82) Blackrock, Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse | William Howard, 8th Earl of Wicklow |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
Eleanor Butler (born September 7, 1914 – died February 21, 1997) was an important Irish politician and architect. She was also known as Lady Wicklow. Eleanor was a member of the Labour Party and worked hard to help people throughout her life.
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Early Life and Education
Eleanor Butler was born on September 7, 1914. Her father, Rudolph M. Butler, was a professor of architecture at University College Dublin. He was the very first person to hold that job.
When Eleanor was young, she faced some health challenges. These experiences made her want to help others. She decided that if she could stay active, she would dedicate her life to serving her community. Her father also encouraged her to think about public service. He taught her about social justice, which means treating everyone fairly. Later, Eleanor became a Catholic.
Becoming an Architect
Eleanor studied architecture at University College Dublin. She earned her degree in 1938 when she was 24 years old. This showed her dedication to learning and building.
Eleanor's Political Journey
Eleanor Butler became a well-known figure in Irish politics. She was a member of the Labour Party. Her goal was always to improve life for people in Ireland.
Serving Dublin City
Eleanor became a member of the Dublin Corporation. This council helps manage the city of Dublin. In 1945, her party chose her for a special trip. She went to Britain to study new ideas about housing. This helped her learn how to create better homes for people in Ireland.
Becoming a Senator
In 1948, Eleanor ran for a seat in the Dáil, which is like Ireland's main parliament. Even though she didn't win that election, she was still chosen for an important role. The Taoiseach (Ireland's Prime Minister) nominated her to join Seanad Éireann. This is the upper house of the Irish parliament. She served as a Senator from April 1948 until 1951.
Working for Peace
Eleanor Butler, also known as Lady Wicklow after her marriage in 1959, cared deeply about peace. She was especially concerned about The Troubles in Northern Ireland. This was a time of conflict and tension.
In the 1970s, Eleanor led a big effort to bring peace. She brought together 20 women's groups from the Republic of Ireland. They worked together to ask for peace in Northern Ireland. Their efforts helped create important groups like the Southern Movement for Peace and Co-operation North. These groups aimed to build understanding and peace between different communities.
