Henry Charles Sirr (town major)
Henry Charles Sirr (25 November 1764 – 7 January 1841) was an Anglo-Irish military officer, policeman, merchant and art collector. He played a prominent role in suppressing the Irish Rebellion of 1798, which included personally killing Society of United Irishmen leader Lord Edward FitzGerald, who Sirr alleged had been resisting arrest.
Henry Charles Sirr | |
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| Born | 25 November 1764 |
| Died | 7 January 1841 (aged 76) Dublin, Ireland |
| Resting place | St. Werburgh's Church, Dublin |
| Occupation(s) | Military officer, policeman, merchant |
| Known for | Killing of Lord Edward FitzGerald |
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