Erskine Childers
Irish soldier, journalist, and author
Born
1870
156 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ireland
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A soldier in the Irish War of Independence and the Civil War who became a prominent journalist and author. Authored the novel 'The Riddle of the Sands' which is considered one of the early spy novels. Contributed to military strategies during the Irish War of Independence. Died by execution following his involvement in the anti-Treaty side during the Irish Civil War.
Authored 'The Riddle of the Sands'
Served as an officer during the Irish War of Independence
Executed for his opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty
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