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Irish former politician (born 1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Patrick Cox (born 28 November 1952) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician, journalist and television current affairs presenter who served as President of the European Parliament from 2002 to 2004 and Leader of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party Group from 1998 to 2002. He served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Munster constituency from 1989 to 2004 and a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork South-Central from 1992 to 1994.[1]
Quick Facts President of the European Parliament, Vice President ...
Pat Cox | |
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President of the European Parliament | |
In office 15 January 2002 – 20 July 2004 | |
Vice President | Gérard Onesta |
Preceded by | Nicole Fontaine |
Succeeded by | Josep Borrell |
Leader of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party Group | |
In office 1 June 1998 – 15 January 2002 | |
Preceded by | Gijs de Vries |
Succeeded by | Graham Watson |
Member of the European Parliament | |
In office 25 July 1989 – 20 July 2004 | |
Constituency | Munster |
Teachta Dála | |
In office November 1992 – June 1994 | |
Constituency | Cork South-Central |
Personal details | |
Born | Patrick Cox (1952-11-28) 28 November 1952 (age 71) Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Fine Gael |
Other political affiliations |
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Spouse |
Cathy Cox (m. 1987) |
Children | 6 |
Education | Ardscoil Rís |
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Cox was a presenter with RTÉ's Today Tonight.