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John Redmonds Coffin, Westminster Cathedral, 1918
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John Redmonds Coffin, Westminster Cathedral, 1918
Illustration showing the coffin of John Redmond (1856-1918), the Irish lawyer, politician and leader of the Home Rule Party, lying under an Irish flag in Westminster Cathedral, 1918
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1856 Coffin Lawyer Lying Redmond Rule Westminster
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This poignant illustration depicts the coffin of John Redmond, a pivotal figure in Irish history, lying under an Irish flag at Westminster Cathedral in 1918. John Redmond, born in 1856, was an Irish lawyer and politician who became the leader of the Home Rule Party, advocating for self-governance for Ireland within the British Empire. His political career spanned several decades, and he played a significant role in the passage of the Home Rule Bill through the British Parliament in 1914. However, Redmond's support for the British war effort during World War I led to a split in the Irish nationalist movement, and his death on March 6, 1918, was met with mixed reactions. The Irish flag draped over his coffin at Westminster Cathedral was a symbol of both his Irish identity and his commitment to Irish self-determination. The historical significance of this image lies in the complex political landscape of the time, with the Irish question dominating the political discourse in Britain and Ireland. Redmond's death marked the end of an era in Irish politics, and the Irish flag over his coffin was a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for Irish independence. This illustration is a poignant reminder of the complexities and nuances of Irish history, and the enduring legacy of John Redmond as a key figure in the Irish political landscape. The image, which was published in the Illustrated London News on July 21, 1918, is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Irish and British history.
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