Michael Collins
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Summary
Michael Collins was born on October 16, 1890[1], in Clonakilty[2]. He died on August 22, 1922[3], in Bandon[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and statesperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,668 views/month, #4,949 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Glasnevin Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10], Irish Republic[11]
- Position held: Chairman of the Provisional Government of the Irish Free State[12], Minister for Finance (Ireland)[13], Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration[14], member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], Member of the Parliament of Northern Ireland[16], Teachta Dála[17]
- Educated at: King's College London[18], The Dickson Poon School of Law[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Sinn Féin[21], Irish Republican Brotherhood[22]
- Commons category: Michael Collins (statesman)[23]
- Military, police or special rank: commander-in-chief[24]
- Unmarried partner: Kitty Kiernan[25]
- Participated in conflict: Easter Rising[26], Irish War of Independence[27], Irish Civil War[28]
- Family name: Collins[29]
- Given name: Michael[30], John[31], Micheál[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michael Collins (statesman)[33]
- Commons gallery: Mícheál Ó Coileáin[34]
- Work location: Dublin[35]
- Allegiance: Irish Free State[36]
- Manner of death: homicide[37], death in battle[38]
- Described by source: Thom's Irish Who's Who[39], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Name in native language: Mícheál Seán Ó Coileáin[42], Michael John Collins[43]
- Different from: Michael Collins[44]
Why It Matters
Michael Collins has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Michael Collins born?
Michael Collins was born in Clonakilty[2].
Where did Michael Collins die?
Michael Collins passed away in Bandon[4].
What did Michael Collins do for work?
Michael Collins worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and statesperson[7].
Where did Michael Collins go to school?
Michael Collins was educated at King's College London[18] and The Dickson Poon School of Law[19].