Brian Lenihan: Irish Finance Minister During the Financial Crisis Dies a

Brian Lenihan Jr. was an Irish politician. Born on May 21, 1959, in Dublin, he was a barrister and the son of Brian Lenihan Sr., a government minister.

He was a member of the Irish parliament for Dublin West from 1996 and served as Minister for Justice from 2007 and Minister for Finance from 2008 to 2011. He guided Ireland through its banking crisis, including the bank guarantee and the creation of NAMA.

He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2009 and kept working as finance minister. Lenihan died at his home in Castleknock, Dublin, on June 10, 2011, at age 52.

Achievements: Minister for Finance (2008-2011).

Birth: May 21, 1959 - Dublin, Ireland.

Profession: Politician.

Interesting Facts: He and his father both served as Minister for Justice.