Hugh McAteer
Irish republican military commander (1916–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hugh McAteer (Irish: Aodh Mac an tSaoir; 13 August 1916 – 24 June 1970) was a volunteer in, and leader of, the Irish Republican Army during their Northern Campaign, and later in 1950 and 1964 unsuccessfully contested for a seat in the British Parliament.
Quick Facts Chief of Staff of the IRA, Preceded by ...
Hugh McAteer | |
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Aodh Mac an tSaoir | |
Chief of Staff of the IRA | |
In office 1942 – 12 October 1942 | |
Preceded by | Eoin McNamee |
Succeeded by | Charlie Kerins |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-08-13)13 August 1916 Derry, Ireland |
Died | 24 June 1970(1970-06-24) (aged 53) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Relatives | Eddie McAteer (Brother) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Irish Republican Army (1922–1969) |
Battles/wars | Northern Campaign |
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