Friday, 8 February 2013

Gerry Adams biography

Gerry Adams biography


  • NAME: Gerry Adams
  • OCCUPATION: Political Leader
  • BIRTH DATE: October 061948 (Age: 64)
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Belfast, Ireland
  • ORIGINALLY: Gerard Adams

Profile

Gerry Adams grew up during extremely violent times in Northern Ireland in the 1960s. In his 20s, he was highly involved in IRA strategy and was imprisoned, although he was never officially convicted. In 1982, Adams was elected president of of Sinn Féin, the political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). In the 2000s, he helped end the sectarian violence and form a power-sharing government. 

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