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Michael Collins (Irish: Mícheál Ó Coileáin; 16 October 1890 – 22 August 1922) was an Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician who was a leading figure in the early-20th century struggle for Irish independence.
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Michael Collins, hero of the Irish struggle for independence, best remembered for his daring strategy in directing the campaign of guerrilla warfare during the intensification of the Anglo-Irish War (1919-21). Learn more about Collins’s life and accomplishments in this article.
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Aug 21, 2022 · Monday marks 100 years since Collins was killed in a gun battle between competing sides in the Irish Civil War. A century on, there remains a huge interest in "the Big Fella", his role in...
Michael Collins © A soldier and politician who was prominent in the struggle for Irish independence in the early 20th century. He agreed to the partition of Ireland and the creation of the...
Jun 12, 2006 · Learn about the life and legacy of Michael Collins, the Irish Republican Army leader who fought against Britain and negotiated a treaty that led to the Irish Civil War. Discover his guerrilla tactics, his role in the Easter Rebellion, and his tragic death in an IRA ambush.
Aug 21, 2022 · Michael Collins, one of the most prominent figures in the Irish revolution, was shot dead 100 years ago. Michael Collins has been described by the taoiseach (Irish PM) as "one of the...
Michael Collins, hero of the Irish struggle for independence, best remembered for his daring strategy in directing the campaign of guerrilla warfare during the intensification of the Anglo-Irish War (1919-21). Learn more about Collins’s life and accomplishments in this article.