John MacBride
John MacBride (sometimes written John McBride; Irish: Seán Mac Giolla Bhríde; 7 May 1868 – 5 May 1916) was an Irish republican and military leader. He was executed by the British government for his participation in the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin.
John MacBride | |
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Circa 1900-1916 | |
| Born | 7 May 1868 Westport, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | 5 May 1916 (aged 47) Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Allegiance | Irish Republican Brotherhood South African Republic Irish Republic |
| Service/ | Irish Transvaal Brigade Irish Volunteers |
| Years of service | 1899–1902 (Boers) 1913–1916 (Irish Volunteers) |
| Rank | Major second-in-command (4th battalion) |
| Commands held | 4th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War Easter Rising (1916) |
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