Michael Fitzgerald
Irish republican on hunger strike
Born
1881
145 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Ireland
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Involved in the Irish War of Independence, participated in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule. Joined the Irish Republican Army and was arrested during the 1920 campaign. Engaged in a hunger strike to protest his detention. Died on October 17, 1920, in a British prison, which garnered attention to the Irish republican movement and the treatment of political prisoners.
Engaged in a hunger strike while imprisoned
Participated in the Irish War of Independence
Member of the Irish Republican Army
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