Robert Hilliard
Irish boxer, politician, and minister / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the actor, see Robert C. Hilliard (actor). For the attorney, see Robert C. Hilliard (attorney).
Robert Martin Hilliard (7 April 1904 – 22 February 1937) was an Olympic boxer, Irish republican, Church of Ireland minister and communist. He was killed in the Spanish Civil War fighting in the International Brigades.[1]
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Robert Hilliard | |
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Born | Robert Martin Hilliard 7 April 1904 |
Died | 22 February 1937(1937-02-22) (aged 32) |
Cause of death | Died of wounds |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation(s) | Boxer, minister |
Military Career | |
Allegiance | Spanish Republic |
Service/ | International Brigades |
Unit | The "Abraham Lincoln" XV International Brigade Connolly Column |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War (DOW) |
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