Con Colbert
Irish rebel and pioneer of Fianna Éireann (1888–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cornelius Bernard Colbert (Irish: Conchúir Ó Colbáird;[2] 19 October 1888 – 8 May 1916)[3] was an Irish rebel and pioneer of Fianna Éireann. For his part in the Easter Rising of 1916, he was shot by firing squad in Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, on 8 May 1916.
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Born | (1888-10-19)19 October 1888 Castlemahon, Newcastle West, County Limerick, Ireland[1] |
Died | 8 May 1916(1916-05-08) (aged 27) Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
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Years of service | 1913–1916 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | F Company fourth Battalion |
Battles/wars | Easter Rising |
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