Brian Faulkner

Brian Faulkner

Arthur Brian Deane Faulkner, Baron Faulkner of Downpatrick PC (18 February 1921 – 3 March 1977) was the sixth and last Prime Minister of Northern Ireland from March 1971 until his resignation in March 1972. He was also the Chief Executive of the short-lived Northern Ireland Executive during the first half of 1974.

Read more about Brian Faulkner:  Early Life, Early Political Career, Ministerial Office, Chief Executive, Personal Life, Death

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