Michael D. Higgins
President of Ireland (2011–2018; 2018–2025)
1941 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Ireland (2011–2018; 2018–2025)
Born
April 18, 1941
Age
~85 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, politician
IrelandBorn in Limerick
1941
Born in Limerick (1941-04-18)
1973
Positionsenator of Ireland (1973–1977)
1981
PositionTeachta Dála (1981–1982)
1982
PositionTeachta Dála (1982–1982)
1983
Positionsenator of Ireland (1983–1987)
1987
PositionTeachta Dála (1987–1989)
About
Michael Daniel Higgins is an Irish politician, poet and broadcaster who served as the president of Ireland from November 2011 to November 2025. Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 and a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1981 to 1982, returning to the Seanad from 1983 to 1987 and the Dáil from 1987 to 2011. He served as minister for arts, culture and the Gaeltacht from 1993 to 1997 and as mayor of Galway from 1981 to 1982 and 1990 to 1991.
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Who is Michael D. Higgins?+
Michael Daniel Higgins is an Irish politician, poet and broadcaster who served as the president of Ireland from November 2011 to November 2025. Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 and a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1981 to 1982, returning to the Se
What does the name Michael mean?+
The name Michael means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is of English origin.
When was Michael D. Higgins born?+
Michael D. Higgins was born on April 18, 1941.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.
The name Michael is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Michael
Michael — April 18, 1941
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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