John Allen (Irish nationalist)
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John Allen (c. 1780–1855) was a United Irishman, committed to an independent Irish republic. After a failed attempt with Robert Emmet in 1803 to renew the United Irish insurrection crushed five years before, he went into French exile and served with distinction in the army of Napoleon.
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John Allen | |
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Born | c. 1780 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 10 February 1855 Caen, France |
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Irish Legion |
Battles/wars | Irish rebellion of 1803, Peninsular War, Saxon Campaign 1813 |
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