Stephen O'Donnellan
Stephan O'Donnellan CMG KP was an Irish political figure and speaker.
| President of the Irish Republic | |
|---|---|
| In office 14 January 1853-2 June 1857 | |
| Monarch | Séan I |
| Deputy | Oscar Gleeson |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Austin Malone |
| Minister of Irish Defence | |
| In office 12 August 1852-21 July 1853 | |
| Monarch | Séan I |
| President | Himself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 April 1826 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | July 1, 1910 (aged 84) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Ireland |
| Branch/service |  Irish Army Irish Naval Service |
| Rank | See ranks |
| Battles/wars | War of Irish Suffering |
Biography
Stephan was born on 23 April 1826 in a small house outside of Dublin. He grew up hating the British occupation of Ireland. He was a staunch believer in the "Ireland ruled by the Irish" idea. He went to the Dublin School of History.
Political career
When Stephan was 30 he was appointed Minister of Irish Defence by the Governor-general of Ireland.
Honours and awards
Military ranks
- 21 June 1852: Lieutenant, Irish Royal Army
- 1 September 1852: Commandant, Irish Cadet Corps
- 26 September 1852: Field Marshal, Irish Army
- 29 September 1852: Captain, Irish Naval Service
- 19 January 1853: Admiral of the Fleets, Irish Naval Service
- 19 January 1853: Marshal of All Armies, Irish Army
Honours
British Commonwealth
- KP: Knight of Saint Patrick
- CMG: Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Irish Republic
- KI: Knight of the Order of Ireland
- CV: Cross of Valour
- ILD: Irish Leadership Decoration
- MMH: Military Medal of Honour
- SC: Soldier's Cross