Bulmer Hobson
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John Bulmer Hobson (14 January 1883 – 8 August 1969) was an Irish republican. He was a leading member of the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) before the Easter Rising in 1916.[1] Hobson swore Patrick Pearse into membership of the IRB in late 1913.[2] He opposed and attempted to prevent the Easter Rising. Hobson was also chief of staff of Fianna Éireann, which he helped to found.
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Born | (1883-01-14)14 January 1883 Belfast, Ireland |
Died | 8 August 1969(1969-08-08) (aged 86) Castleconnell, County Limerick, Ireland |
Burial place | Gurteen Cemetery near Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland |
Education | Friends' School, Lisburn |
Occupation(s) | Journalist Civil servant |
Known for | Irish Volunteers Irish Republican Brotherhood Dungannon Clubs Fianna Éireann |
Spouse | Claire Gregan (died 1958) |
Children | 1 daughter (Camilla) |
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