Erskine Childers

Irish soldier, journalist, and author

Erskine Childers - Leaders & Politicians born 1870
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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