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.
| Mad Mike Hoare | |
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.jpg) Mad Mike Hoare in 1981 | |
| Birth name | Thomas Michael Hoare |
| Born | 17 March 1919 Calcutta, British Raj |
| Died | 2 February 2020 (aged 100) Durban, South Africa |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | London Irish Rifles |
| Wars | |
Hoare died on 2 February 2020, aged 100.[3]
References
- ↑ Obituaries, Telegraph (2 February 2020). 'Mad Mike' Hoare, mercenary leader – obituary. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2020/02/02/mad-mike-hoare-mercenary-leader-obituary/.
- ↑ "'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.