Michael Collins

16 October 1890 – 22 August 1922

Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary leader, soldier, and politician who was a key figure in the struggle for Irish independence. He served as Director of Intelligence for the IRA during the Irish War of Independence and helped negotiate the Anglo-Irish Treaty before his death in the Irish Civil War.

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Born in County Cork, Ireland
16 October 1890

Born at Woodfield near Clonakilty, the youngest of eight children.

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Worked in London as a clerk
1906 – 1916

Emigrated as a teenager and became involved in Irish republican circles.

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Fought in the Easter Rising
24 April 1916 – 29 April 1916

Participated in the 1916 rebellion at the General Post Office in Dublin.

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Became IRA Director of Intelligence
1919

Organized a highly effective intelligence network during the War of Independence.

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Negotiated the Anglo-Irish Treaty
6 December 1921

Was a lead signatory of the treaty establishing the Irish Free State.

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Became Chairman of the Provisional Government
January 1922

Led the new Irish Free State's provisional government and its army.

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Killed in an ambush at Béal na Bláth
22 August 1922

Died in a gun ambush in County Cork during the Irish Civil War.

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