Top Document: Irish FAQ: Glossary [10/10] Previous Document: 12) NI Current Affairs Next Document: 14) Other Historical Terms See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Strongbow Norman leader who led invasion of Ireland in 12th century Daniel 'The Emancipator'; Irish political leader and MP at O'Connell Westminster in early 19th century; campaigned against anti-Catholic laws and later for repeal of Act of Union to Britain; died in 1847; thought greatest leader of 19th century by many; portrait and credo is on 20 pound note Charles Stewart Late 19th century politician; first president of Parnell Land League; later, MP and leader of Home Rule Party; effective parliamentarian; demise followed scandalous affair with Kitty O'Shea; died after her divorce and their marriage in 1891 Éamonn Most important 20th century Irish nationalist de Valera politician; only commander not executed after Easter Rising; president of first Dáil; opposed Treaty but survived; founder of Fianna Fáil; President of Executive Council/ Taoiseach '32-'48, '51-'54, '57-'59; President of Republic '59-'73; died in 1975 Michael Irish republican leader; fought in Rising; highly Collins successful head of intelligence during War of Independence; member of Treaty delegation; shot dead in 1922 during Civil War while Commander-in-Chief of pro-treaty forces Edward Carson Barrister and Unionist politician; MP at Westminster; leader of Irish Unionist Party until 1921; proposed exclusion of Ulster from Home Rule and supported Ulster Volunteer Force in 1913; extremely successful legal and political career King Billy William of Orange; Dutch Protestant who won British throne from Catholic tyrant James II, the latter having made his last stand in Ireland; King Billy is fondly remembered by NI Protestants User Contributions:Comment about this article, ask questions, or add new information about this topic:Top Document: Irish FAQ: Glossary [10/10] Previous Document: 12) NI Current Affairs Next Document: 14) Other Historical Terms Part00 - Part01 - Part02 - Part03 - Part04 - Part05 - Part06 - Part07 - Part08 - Part09 - Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: irish-faq@pobox.com (Irish FAQ Maintainer)
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