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Terence MacSwiney
(1879–1920)
Politician
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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Terence MacSwiney was a politician from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for Principles of freedom.
Quick Facts About Terence MacSwiney
- Born
- March 28, 1879
- Died
- October 25, 1920
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Principles of freedom
- Spouse
- Muriel MacSwiney
About Terence MacSwiney
Terence James MacSwiney was an Irish playwright, author and politician. He was elected as Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork during the Irish War of Independence in 1920. He was arrested by the British Government on charges of sedition and imprisoned in Brixton Prison. His death there in October 1920 after 74 days on hunger strike brought him and the Irish Republican campaign to international attention.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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