Who is seen as the embodiment of the rebellion?
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Patrick Pearse
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Patrick Pearse is often seen as the embodiment of the Easter Rising, the 1916 uprising against British rule in Ireland. A poet, teacher, and nationalist, Pearse was one of the leaders of the Rising, and was executed by the British for his role in the rebellion. He is remembered as a hero of Irish nationalism, and his writings and speeches continue to inspire Irish people today.
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