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WILLIAM SMITH O BRIEN - Irish statesman, patriot who sided with the Repeal agitation in 1844 but broke with O Connell and espoused a revolutionary agenda which led to trouble. Date: 1803 - 1864
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1803 1844 1864 Agitation Brien Broke Connell Patriot Repeal Revolutionary Sided Trouble Agenda Smith
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William Smith O'Brien: Irish Statesman and Patriot with a Revolutionary Agenda (1803-1864) This evocative portrait captures the intense gaze and unyielding determination of William Smith O'Brien, a pivotal figure in Irish history during the mid-19th century. Born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1803, O'Brien rose to prominence as a passionate advocate for Irish self-governance and a leader in the Repeal Agitation movement, which sought to repeal the Union between Ireland and Great Britain. However, his political allegiances shifted in 1844 when he broke ranks with Daniel O'Connell, the prominent Irish nationalist leader, and embraced a more radical, revolutionary agenda. O'Brien's commitment to revolutionary change led him to organize the Young Ireland Rebellion in 1848, an uprising that ultimately failed and resulted in widespread repression and violence. Despite the rebellion's failure, O'Brien's unwavering dedication to Irish independence earned him a place in Irish history as a courageous and visionary leader. This photograph, taken likely during his later years, serves as a poignant reminder of his enduring legacy and the complex political landscape of 19th-century Ireland. Born on March 19, 1803, in County Cork, Ireland, William Smith O'Brien dedicated his life to the cause of Irish self-governance. He became a prominent figure in the Repeal Agitation movement, which sought to repeal the Union between Ireland and Great Britain. However, in 1844, O'Brien broke with Daniel O'Connell and embraced a more radical, revolutionary agenda. This decision led to the Young Ireland Rebellion in 1848, an uprising that ultimately failed but solidified O'Brien's place in Irish history as a courageous and visionary leader. O'Brien passed away on October 16, 1864, leaving behind a complex and enduring legacy in the annals of Irish history.
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