Michael Collins
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About Michael Collins
I am Michael Collins, born 16 October 1890 – 22 August 1922. I was an Irish revolutionary, soldier, and politician who played a pivotal role in the early-20th century struggle for Irish independence. During the War of Independence, I served as Director of Intelligence of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and a government minister of the self-declared Irish Republic.
Michael Collins' Area of Expertise
Irish history, War of Independence, Irish Republican Army (IRA), Irish politics, and Irish revolution
A random fact that I love is...
I was instrumental in the development of guerrilla warfare tactics, which proved to be a game-changer in the Irish struggle for independence.
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