Robert Emmet (4 March 1778 – 20 September 1803)Robert Emmet came - TopicsExpress



          

Robert Emmet (4 March 1778 – 20 September 1803)Robert Emmet came from a wealthy Protestant family who sympathised with Irish Catholics and their lack of fair representation in Parliament. The Emmet family also sympathised with the American Revolution. While his own efforts to rebel against British rule failed, his actions and speech after his conviction inspired his compatriots.He led an abortive rebellion against British rule in 1803 and was captured, tried and executed for high treason
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 19:24:54 +0000

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