Michael Collins was born on October 16th 1890, and died August 22nd 1922. Michael "Mick" Collins was an Irish revolutionary leader who played various leadership roles in Irish government including Minister for Finance, Director of Intelligence for the IRA, Commander-in-chief for the National Army and President of the Irish Republic.
Michael Collins was killed on 22 August 1922 during an ambush while he was still engaged to Kitty Kiernan.
Michael Collins, born on October 16, 1890, was an Irish revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the fight for Irish independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He is remembered today as one of the most important and influential figures in modern Irish history.
Born in County Cork, Collins grew up in a family with strong nationalist beliefs, and his early experiences of British oppression in Ireland fueled his passion for the cause of Irish freedom. Collins quickly rose to prominence within the Irish Republican Brotherhood, and became a key figure in the Easter Rising of 1916, which sought to establish an Irish Republic.
Following the rebellion, Collins was imprisoned but later released, and went on to lead the Irish War of Independence against British forces, using guerrilla tactics to great effect. Despite his successes, Collins remained a controversial figure, both within Ireland and abroad, and his life was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in 1922 at the age of just 31.
Today, Collins is remembered as a hero of the Irish independence movement, a fierce and determined leader who helped to pave the way for the establishment of an independent Irish state.
Michael Collins was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland, on August 28, 1922, six days after his death. The funeral was attended by thousands of mourners, including many of Collins' fellow revolutionaries and political leaders from across Ireland.
Collins' grave in Glasnevin Cemetery has become a place of pilgrimage for Irish nationalists and those interested in Irish history. The site is marked by a large stone cross and is regularly visited by politicians, historians, and members of the public who wish to pay their respects to one of Ireland's most important and influential revolutionary leaders.
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