Seán Heuston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Seán Heuston

Irish Republican

Date of Birth: 21-Feb-1891

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 08-May-1916

Profession: military personnel, politician

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Seán Heuston ( HEW-st?n; Irish: Seán Mac Aodha; born John Joseph Heuston; 21 February 1891 – 8 May 1916) was an Irish republican rebel and member of Fianna Éireann who took part in the Easter Rising of 1916.
With about 20 Volunteers, he held the Mendicity Institution on the River Liffey for over two days, though it was originally only intended to be held for 3–4 hours.
He was executed by firing squad on 8 May in Kilmainham Gaol.
His courtmartial record at Kew spells his name as Hewston J.J..