Séan I

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Séan I
King of the Irish Republic
Reign6 September 1852-20 November 1861
PredecessorOffice established
SuccessorOffice disestablished
PresidentStephen O'Donnellan
Austin Malone
Duke of Ireland
Reign12 August 1851-17 December 1891
Born1 August 1829
DiedDecember 17, 1891(1891-12-17) (aged 62)
Military career
Allegiance Ireland
Service/branch Irish Naval Service
 Irish Army
Years of service1852-1861
RankSee list
Battles/warsWar of Irish Suffering
AwardsCross of Valour

Séan I (Séan Edward Joseph O'Galvin; 1 August 1829-17 December 1891) was King of the Irish Republic until the 20 November Act.

Early life

Séan was born to Prince George II during the British Kingdom of Ireland. He was eldest child of three children.

Education

Séan was sent to the University of Oxford because of his nobility status. He was said to have been a bright young man and vocal about his hatred of the British occupation of Ireland.

Kingship

Séan was said to be a popular monarch and people called for him to be the head of state and government, but Séan didn't want an absolute monarchy.

Titles, styles, honours and arms

Titles and styles

Military ranks

  • 6 September 1852: Lieutenant General, Irish Royal Army
  • 6 September 1852: Admiral, Irish Royal Naval Service
  • 15 October 1852: Field Marshal, Irish Army
  • 15 October 1852: Admiral of the Fleet, Irish Naval Service
  • 20 November 1861: Major General, British Army

Honours

British commonwealth

  • KP: Knight of Saint Patrick
  • OBE: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
  • GCB: Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Bath
  • CMG: Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
  • Sea Gallantry Medal

Irish Republic