Erskine Childers
Erskine Childers was an influential Irish politician and writer who played a significant role in the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent establishment of the Irish state. He is best known for his staunch opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which he believed betrayed the ideals of the republican movement.
Born on Jun 11, 1905 (120 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 6,525 | $5,100 | 7$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,030,000 | 6,525 | $5,100 | 7$ |
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers was involved in a gun-running operation for the Irish Volunteers alongside Conor O'Brien.
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers was elected president in 1973 and faced censorship from the coalition government.
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers was addressed by Arthur Griffith in the Dáil during the Treaty debates in 1922.
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