Biography
Birthdate:
- April 17, 1941 (82 years old)
Ethnic Group:
- Irish people
- Scottish People Are Annoying
Member Of:
- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Spouse:
- Sabina Coyne
- Sabina Higgins
Political views
Top themes:
- Environmentalism, Progressive, Tender, Left Wing, Big Government, Isolationism, Globalism, Democratic Socialism, Globalization, Privacy, Keynesian
Top qualities:
- Intelligence, Integrity, Compassion (from 7,522 votes)
Policies:
- See the complete list of 95 policies for Michael D. Higgins
Education
Educated At:
- Indiana University
- Indiana University Bloomington
- NUI Galway
- St. Flannan's College
- University of Galway
- University of Manchester
Political experience
Position Held:
- Deputy to the Dáil
- President of Ireland
- Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
- senator of Ireland
- Teachta Dála
Professional experience
Occupation:
- Poet
- Political Scientist
- Politician
- Teacher
- Writer