Michael Mallin

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Michael Mallin (1874 – 8 May 1916) was an Irish rebel and socialist who took an active role in the 1916 Easter Rising.

Born in Dublin, Mallin was second in command of the Irish Citizen Army under James Connolly and commanded the garrison at St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, along with Countess Markievicz. He was generally regarded as a brave and competent commander, even though the occupation of the green without occupying the surrounding buildings was certainly utter folly (whether or not this plan was Mallin's is uncertain; regardless he lacked the men he would have needed for such an endeavor).

Mallin surrendered on Sunday 30 April when ordered to do so by Connolly. At his court-martial he attempted to downplay his involvement, but was convicted and executed by firing squad on 8 May.