Patrick Henry Pearse (also known as Pádraig Pearse; Irish: Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais; An Piarsach; 10 November 1879 to 3 May 1916) was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916. He was declared President of the Provisional Government of the Irish Republic in one of the bulletins issued by the Rising's leaders, a status that was however disputed by others associated with the rebellion both then and later. Following the collapse of the Rising and the execution of Pearse, his brother (Willie Pearse), and fourteen other leaders, Pearse came to be seen by many as the embodiment of the rebellion.

Died3 May 1916 (aged 36) Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, Ireland

Allegiances - Irish Republican Brotherhood; Irish Volunteers; Irish Republican Army

Rank Commander-in-chief Supreme Council IRB and Military Committee IRB

Other work Educator, Principal, Barrister, Republican activist, Poet