[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$frG-e7HJaoa6muW9KuiASHEOFS116D0jAJRyilpr8G5k":3,"$fLzR-HfBzg14sZ1wQwhwoMnnn4Vq7RSQuz1wU2w05nz8":13},{"author":4,"tags":12},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":10,"slug":11,"image_url":10},85322,"Conor Cruise O'Brien","C",17,"**Conor Cruise O'Brien**\n=========================\n\n### Full Name and Common Aliases\n\nConor Anthony Clifford Cruddas O'Brien was a renowned Irish politician, writer, historian, and diplomat. He is commonly referred to as Conor Cruise O'Brien.\n\n### Birth and Death Dates\n\n*   Born: November 3, 1917\n*   Died: December 18, 2008\n\n### Nationality and Profession(s)\n\nConor Cruise O'Brien was an Irish citizen and held various professions throughout his life:\n\n*   Writer\n*   Historian\n*   Politician (Member of Parliament for Galway Borough from 1943 to 1945)\n*   Diplomat (Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland)\n\n### Early Life and Background\n\nConor Cruise O'Brien was born in Ranelagh, Dublin, Ireland. His father, William Patrick Maurice O'Brien, was a journalist and later became a politician. Conor's mother, Muriel Frances (née Cruddas), was a writer.\n\nThe young O'Brien demonstrated exceptional intellectual curiosity from an early age. He attended Belvedere College in Dublin before enrolling at Trinity College, where he graduated with honors in 1938.\n\n### Major Accomplishments\n\nSome of Conor Cruise O'Brien's notable achievements include:\n\n*   Serving as the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs in Ireland\n*   Holding various diplomatic positions, including being appointed as the United Nations High Commissioner for Namibia (1966–1977)\n*   Elected as a Member of Parliament for Galway Borough from 1943 to 1945\n\n### Notable Works or Actions\n\nConor Cruise O'Brien's notable works and actions include:\n\n*   **The Longest War** (1962) - A history book on the Irish Free State, which offers an objective analysis of its early years\n*   **To Katanga and Back: A UN Case History** (1962) - An account of his experiences as a diplomat in the United Nations during the Congo Crisis\n\n### Impact and Legacy\n\nConor Cruise O'Brien's impact is multifaceted:\n\n*   As a politician, he played an instrumental role in shaping Ireland's foreign policy\n*   His diplomatic work significantly contributed to the decolonization of Namibia\n*   Through his writings, he provided valuable insights into Irish history and politics, as well as international diplomacy\n\n### Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered\n\nConor Cruise O'Brien is widely quoted and remembered due to his:\n\n*   **Prolific writing career**: He penned numerous books and articles on topics ranging from history to politics\n*   **Diplomatic accomplishments**: His work in the United Nations had a lasting impact on global affairs\n*   **Commitment to Irish heritage**: As a prominent figure in Irish politics, he remained deeply committed to his country's development and international reputation",null,"conor-cruise-obrien",[],{"quotes":14,"pagination":104},[15,23,30,36,42,54,65,76,82,93],{"id":16,"quote_text":17,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":20,"source":21,"quote_tag":22,"commentary":10},3614131,"The main thing that endears the United Nations to member governments, and so enables it to survive, is its proven capacity to fail, and to be seen to fail.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":19,"author":27,"source":28,"quote_tag":29,"commentary":10},2944397,"Today, as a result of the policy of Macmillan’s Government, Great Britain presents in the United Nations the face of Pecksniff and in Katanga the face of Gradgrind.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":31,"quote_text":32,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":19,"author":33,"source":34,"quote_tag":35,"commentary":10},2944381,"Human nature doesn’t include all human beings. 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