Mad Mike Hoare
Thomas Michael "Mad Mike" Hoare (17 March 1919 – 2 February 2020)[1] was an Irish[2] mercenary leader and adventurer. He was known for his military activities in Africa and tried to lead a coup d'état in the Seychelles.
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| Birth name | Thomas Michael Hoare |
| Born | 17 March 1919 Calcutta, British Raj |
| Died | 2 February 2020 (aged 100) Durban, South Africa |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | London Irish Rifles |
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Hoare died on 2 February 2020, aged 100.[3]
References
- Obituaries, Telegraph (2 February 2020). "'Mad Mike' Hoare, mercenary leader – obituary". The Telegraph – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- "'Mad Mike' Hoare, mercenary leader – obituary". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- "Mad Mike Hoare, the Legend Has Died". Archived from the original on 2020-02-03. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
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