What nickname did Charles Haughey earn during his career?
The Great Houdini
The Irish Trailblazer
The Gaelic Gladiator
The Dublin Dynamo
Answer
Charles Haughey, a former Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) was nicknamed "The Great Houdini" due to his ability to seemingly escape from difficult political situations. This was a reference to the American magician Harry Houdini, who was known for his ability to escape from locked boxes and other difficult situations.
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