Patrick Pearse

Writer, Author

1879 – 1916

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Who was Patrick Pearse?

Patrick Henry Pearse was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916. Following his execution along with fifteen other leaders, Pearse came to be seen by many as the embodiment of the rebellion.

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Born
Nov 10, 1879
Dublin
Also known as
  • Padraic Pearse
Parents
Siblings
Religion
  • Catholicism
Profession
Education
  • Royal University of Ireland
Lived in
  • County Dublin
Died
May 3, 1916
Dublin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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