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  1. Michael Collins (Irish: Mícheál Ó Coileáin; 16 October 1890 – 22 August 1922) was an Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician who was a leading figure in the early-20th century struggle for Irish independence.

  2. Michael Collins, hero of the Irish struggle for independence, best remembered for his daring strategy in directing the campaign of guerrilla warfare during the intensification of the Anglo-Irish War (1919-21).

  3. Aug 21, 2022 · Collins was a key figure in the fight for Irish independence and was director of intelligence of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the War of Independence with Britain, which lasted from...

  4. Collins is most famous for his leadership of the republican military campaign against Britain (the War of Independence) through the Irish Republican Army (IRA).

  5. Jun 12, 2006 · Irish Republican Army leader Michael Collins' guerrilla tactics against Britain were studied by numerous 20th century revolutionaries. Ironically, however, he would die fighting his own former comrades-in-arms.

  6. Aug 21, 2022 · Michael Collins, one of the most prominent figures in the Irish revolution, was shot dead 100 years ago. Michael Collins has been described by the taoiseach (Irish PM) as "one of the great...

  7. Collins, Michael (1890–1922), revolutionary leader, chairman of the Irish provisional government, and commander-in-chief of the provisional government army, was born 16 October 1890 at Woodfield, Sam's Cross, west Co. Cork, last born of three sons and five daughters of Michael Collins, tenant farmer (aged seventy-five at Collins's birth), and ...