Michael Collins (The Big Fellah)

Michael Collins (1890-1976) was an Irish politician, statesman and soldier. His political career spanned nearly half a century, from 1919 until 1966. During his political career he served as Minister for Finance (1919-1922), Chairman of the Provisional Government (1922), President of the Executive Council (1922-1928, 1938-1955) and President of Ireland (1952-1966).