John Moore (Irish politician)
Citizen John Moore | |
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The remains of John Moore being reinterred at the Mall in Castlebar in 1961 | |
| President of the Irish Republic | |
| In office 1798–1799 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1763 Ashbrook, near Straide, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | 6 December 1799 (aged 36) Waterford, Ireland |
| Cause of death | "a lingering and obstinate disorder" |
| Resting place | Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland |
John Moore (1763 – 6 December 1799) was an Irishman appointed in August 1798 "President of the Government of the Province of Connacht" by the commander of a French invasion force, General Humbert.