Stephen O'Donnellan

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Stephen O'Donnellan
KI KP CMG
President of the Irish Republic
In office
14 January 1853-2 June 1857
(de jure)
2 June 1857-9 March 1860
(de facto)
MonarchSéan I
(1853–1857)
None
(1857–1860)
DeputyOscar Gleeson
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byAustin Malone
Governor-General of Ireland
In office
9 March 1860-10 March 1865
MonarchQueen Victoria
Minister of Irish Defence
In office
12 August 1852-21 July 1853
MonarchSéan I
Personal details
Born23 April 1826
Dublin, Ireland
DiedJuly 1, 1910(1910-07-01) (aged 84)
Military service
Allegiance Ireland
Branch/service Irish Army
 Irish Naval Service
RankSee ranks
Battles/warsIrish Civil War

Stephan O'Donnellan KI CMG KP was an Irish political figure and speaker.

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 (revoked)
  • CV: Cross of Valour (revoked)
  • ILD: Irish Leadership Decoration (revoked)
  • MMH: Military Medal of Honour (revoked)
  • SC: Soldier's Cross (revokes)