O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847
Person
Biographical Note
Daniel O'Connell was born in County Kerry and educated in France. He was admitted to the bar and became a leader in the movement for Catholic emancipation. O'Connell was elected to Parliament, and in 1841 became lord mayor of Dublin. Known as "The Liberator" he fought for repeal of the union between Britain and Ireland.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Daniel O'Connell collection
Collection — Shared_box 4421: Series I; Series II; Series III; Series I; Series V
Identifier: MS-1995-011
Scope and Contents
Includes letters of O'Connell and a resolution in his hand. Also includes publications and an engraving of O'Connell. There is also a membership card of the Loyal National Repeal Association of Ireland.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
1817 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1817 - 1843