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Willie Pearse
Irish revolutionary (1881–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William James Pearse (Irish: Uilliam Seamus Mac Piarais; 15 November 1881 – 4 May 1916)[1] was an Irish republican executed for his part in the Easter Rising. He was a younger brother of Patrick Pearse, a leader of the rising.
"William Pearse" redirects here. For the Australian MP, see William Silas Pearse.
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Born | (1881-11-15)15 November 1881 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 4 May 1916(1916-05-04) (aged 34) Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Allegiance | Irish Volunteers |
Years of service | 1913–1916 |
Battles/wars | Easter Rising |
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