Michael Collins (politician)

Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary and politician, born in 1890, known for his key role in Ireland's fight for independence from Britain. He was a leader of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and later served as a government minister. Collins helped organize the 1916 Easter Rising and led negotiations resulting in the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, which established the Irish Free State. His strategies and leadership were crucial in shaping modern Ireland’s independence, although his efforts also caused division, leading to the Irish Civil War. Collins remains a prominent figure in Irish history for his dedication to national sovereignty.