Daniel O'Connell (6 August 1775 – 15 May 1847); often referred to as The Liberator, or The Emancipator, was an Irish political leader in the first half of the 19th century. He campaigned for Catholic Emancipation—including the right for Catholics to sit in the Westminster Parliament, denied for over 100 years—and repeal of the Act of Union which combined Great Britain and Ireland.
Read more about Daniel O'Connell: Early Life, Campaigning For Catholic Emancipation, The Tithe War, Campaign For Repeal of The Union, Legacy, Family, Comments On Emancipation, Political Beliefs and Programme, O'Connell Quotes, Additional Reading
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