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Edward Pakenham, 6th Earl of Longford

Edward Pakenham, 6th Earl of Longford (1902–1961) was an Irish politician, poet and translator.

Also recorded as Eamon de Longphort · Edward Arthur Henry Pakenham, 6th Earl of Longford · Edward Arthur Henry Pakenham · Edward Pakenham

Biography

Also worked under the name Eamon de Longphort.

Born at Curzon Street in 1902, died in Dublin in 1961.

Edward Pakenham, 6th Earl of Longford studied at Christ Church and Eton College. The recorded working language is English and Irish.

Positions recorded include senator of Ireland.

Distinctions recorded are Doctor of Literature (honorary).

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  • Dublin
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  • Curzon Street

    Birth place

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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