Michael Gaughan (Irish republican)
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Michael Gaughan (5 October 1949 – 3 June 1974[1]) was a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) hunger striker who died in 1974 in Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight, England.[2]
Provisional IRA hunger striker (1949-1974)
Michael Gaughan | |
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| Born | (1949-10-05)5 October 1949 Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | 3 June 1974(1974-06-03) (aged 24) Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight, England |
| Cause of death | Hunger strike |
| Organization | Provisional IRA |
| Known for | Hunger strike of 64 days, from 31 March 1974 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Provisional IRA |
| Years of service | c. 1969–1974 |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles |
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