LSE1163639 Eamon de Valera and other members of Sinn Fein in London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: ??amon de Valera (14 October 1882 ??" 29 August 1975) was one of the dominant political figures in twentieth-century Ireland. His political career spanned over half a century, from 1917 to 1973; he served multiple terms as head of government and head of state. He also led the introduction of the Constitution of Ireland. Mrs Farnon, M. a. Griffith, Miss K. O?'Connell, Comte Plunkett, M. Childers, Lord Maire de Dublin, Miss O?'Brennan, M. R.C. Bartch); Photo ?? Leonard de Selva.