77, David Trimble, a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, has passed away

David Trimble worked as the UUP’s leader from the year 1995 until 2005. He has also played a key role in negotiating the Good Friday Agreement, the peace accord that put an end to one of the worst of the Northern Ireland Troubles.  

He became the first leader of the Ulster Unionist Party to meet the Irish prime minister in Dublin in thirty years. Trimble was the first union leader to engage in talks with Sinn Fein, the Irish Republican Party, in 1997. Together with SDLP leader John Hume, he has also shared the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions. He has served as Baron Trimble of Lisnagarvey in the House of Lords since 2006. As a first minister, he was the first to get the position.

David Trimble Illness And Health Issues: How Did The Famed Politician Die?

As per the Ulster Unionist Party, David Trimble died at the ripe old age of 77. In a statement issued on behalf of the Trimble family and the UUP, the party has also stated that the politician died earlier Monday “after a brief illness.”  

He was the first leader of the Ulster Unionist Party to meet the Irish prime minister in Dublin in thirty years. Trimble was the first unionist leader to engage in talks with Sinn Fein, the Irish Republican Party, in 1997.  In a tweet made on Monday, Keir Starmer who was the head of Britain’s opposition Labour Party referred to Trimble as “a towering figure of Northern Ireland and British politics.”  

Commentators dubbed him the Harry Houdini of Northern Ireland politics because he overcame so many difficulties in his leadership and policies.

David Trimble Age, Family, and Early Life

David Trimble died at the age of 77 years old. He was born in the lovely nation of Ireland. David was of Irish nationality and had a white ethnic background.

david trimble family

His family, as well as early life details, are missing at the moment.

David Trimble Career, What was his profession?

David Trimble also worked as the UUP’s leader from the year 1995 until 2005. He has also played a major role in negotiating the Good Friday Agreement, the peace treaty which put an end to one of the worst of the Northern Ireland Troubles.  

He was the first leader of the Ulster Unionist Party to meet the Irish prime minister in Dublin in three decades. Trimble was the first union leader to engage in talks with Sinn Fein, the Irish republican party, in 1997

David Trimble Net Worth, How much does he earn?

As of July 2022; David Trimble’s net worth figure is under the wraps.

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Which school/college did he go to? What was his major?

His academic details, as well as educational background, have not been disclosed as of now.

David Trimble Wife, What about his relationship?

David Trimble was married to his wife Daphne Orr in 1978 after his first divorce. He was one of her teachers when she was a law student at the Queen’s University of Belfast, where the two first lock their eyes with each other.

david trimble wife

 The couple had four children, Richard, Vicky, Nicholas, and Sarah, together.

His social media reach

David Trimble seems to be inactive on the social media sites such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook account.

David Trimble’s Height, Weight, Sexual orientation,

HeightNot Available
WeightNot Available
Hair colorNot Available 
Body typeFit
 Sexual orientationStraight

Interesting facts about David Trimble’s you should be knows

NationalityIrish
EthnicityWhite
Zodiac signNot Available
Age77
Relationship  statusMarried
Children4
PartnerDaphne Orr (m 1978)

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