Joseph Holt (rebel)
Joseph Holt (1756 – 16 May 1826) was a United Irish general and leader of a large guerrilla force which fought against British troops in County Wicklow from June–October 1798. He was exiled in 1799 to the colony of New South Wales (since 11 Jan 1800, Australia) where he worked as a farm manager for NSW Corp Paymaster Captain William Cox and later returned to Ireland in 1814.
Joseph Holt | |
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Holt in military uniform | |
| Born | Ballydaniel, Redcross, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Died | Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire), County Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Known for | Prominent leader of 1798 Rebellion |
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