Séan I
Séan I (Séan Edward Joseph O'Galvin; 1 August 1829-17 December 1891) was King of the Irish Republic until the 20 November Act.
| Séan I | |
|---|---|
| King of the Irish Republic | |
| Reign | 6 September 1852-20 November 1861 |
| Predecessor | Office established |
| Successor | Office disestablished |
| President | Stephen O'Donnellan Austin Malone |
| Prince of Ireland | |
| Reign | 12 August 1851-17 December 1891 |
| Born | 1 August 1829 |
| Died | December 17, 1891 (aged 62) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Ireland |
| Service/ | Irish Naval Service Irish Army |
| Rank | See list |
| Battles/wars | War of Irish Suffering |
| Awards | Cross of Valour |
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.
Titles, styles, honours and arms
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
- GCP: Grand Commander of the Order of Patrick IV
- GCI: Grand Commander of the Order of Ireland
- GCLM: Order of the Legion of Merit (Grand Commander)
- VC: Valorous Cross of Freedom
- KD: Knight of the Order of the Dead
- CV: Cross of Valour
- ILD: Irish Leadership Decoration
- WSC: Wounded Soldier's Cross