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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.
- 1909–1922
- W. T. Cosgrave
- Sinn Féin (pro-treaty faction)
Collins was a key figure in the fight for Irish independence and was director of intelligence of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the War of Independence with Britain, which lasted from...
v. w. x. y. z. 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...
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Jun 12, 2006 · Irish Republican Army leader Michael Collins' guerrilla tactics against Britain were studied by numerous 20th century revolutionaries. Ironically, however, he would die fighting his own former comrades-in-arms.
Aug 21, 2022 · Barry Roche. Sun Aug 21 2022 - 15:05. Michael Collins never demonised his political opponents and his death in an ambush at Béal na Bláth during the Civil War robbed Ireland of its best hope...
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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.
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...
