Patrick Pearse
Patrick Henry Pearse (also known as Pádraig or Pádraic Pearse; Irish: Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais; 10 November 1879 – 3 May 1916) was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist, republican political activist and revolutionary who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916. Following his execution along with fifteen others, Pearse came to be seen by many as the embodiment of the rebellion.
Patrick Pearse | |
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| Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais | |
| Born | Patrick Henry Pearse 10 November 1879 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 3 May 1916 (aged 36) Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland |
| Resting place | Arbour Hill Prison |
| Other names | Pádraig Pearse |
| Education | CBS Westland Row |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin King's Inns |
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| Parent(s) | James Pearse Margaret Brady |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Irish Republican Brotherhood Irish Volunteers |
| Years of service | 1913–1916 |
| Rank | Commander-in-chief |
| Battles/wars | Easter Rising |
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