Anthony Perry (c. 1760–1798), known as the "screeching general" was one of the most important leaders of the United Irish Wexford rebels during the 1798 rebellion.
Read more about Anthony Perry: Background, Arrest and Torture, The Rebellion Erupts, June 4–9, Battle of Arklow, Vinegar Hill and Aftermath, Midlands Campaign, March On Ulster
Famous quotes containing the word perry:
“You’ll admit there’s always the possibility of some employee becoming disgruntled over some fancied injustice. Dissatisfaction always leads to temptation. There’s always purchasers for valuable secrets.”
—Joseph O’Donnell. Clifford Sanforth. Donald Jordan, Murder by Television, trying to bribe Perry into revealing Professor Houghland’s secret (1935)