Bulmer Hobson
John Bulmer Hobson (14 January 1883 – 8 August 1969) was an Irish republican. He was a leading member of the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) before the Easter Rising in 1916. Hobson swore Patrick Pearse into membership of the IRB in late 1913. He opposed and attempted to prevent the Easter Rising. Hobson was also chief of staff of Fianna Éireann, which he helped to found.
John Bulmer Hobson | |
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Hobson circa 1916 | |
| Born | 14 January 1883 Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | 8 August 1969 (aged 86) Castleconnell, County Limerick, Ireland |
| Burial place | Gurteen Cemetery near Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland |
| Education | Friends' School, Lisburn |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist Civil servant |
| Known for | Irish Volunteers Irish Republican Brotherhood Dungannon Clubs Fianna Éireann |
| Spouse | Claire Gregan (died 1958) |
| Children | 1 daughter (Camilla) |
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