William Smith O'Brien
Irish nationalist politician (1803–1864) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William O'Brien, see William O'Brien (disambiguation).
William Smith O'Brien (Irish: Liam Mac Gabhann Ó Briain; 17 October 1803 – 18 June 1864) was an Irish nationalist Member of Parliament (MP) and a leader of the Young Ireland movement. He also encouraged the use of the Irish language. He was convicted of sedition for his part in the Young Irelander "Famine Rebellion" of 1848 but his sentence of death was commuted to deportation to Van Diemen's Land. In 1854, he was released on the condition of exile from Ireland, and he lived in Brussels for two years. In 1856 Smith O'Brien was pardoned and returned to Ireland, but he was never active again in politics.
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Born | 17 October 1803 |
Died | 18 June 1864(1864-06-18) (aged 60) |
Resting place | Rathronan Cemetery, Ardagh, County Limerick, Ireland 52.506997°N 9.072535°W / 52.506997; -9.072535 |
Education | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Known for | Irish nationalist MP, leader of the Young Ireland movement |
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