James Connolly
Irish rebel leader and socialist
Born
June 5th, 1868
156 years ago
Died
May 12th, 1916
108 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Ireland
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Born in Scotland, became a key figure in the Irish labor movement and revolutionary politics. Founded the Irish Socialist Republican Party and was instrumental in the 1916 Easter Rising, which sought to end British rule in Ireland. Served as a leader in the rising and was a signatory of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. Advocated for workers' rights and promoted the idea of a socialist republic in Ireland. His writings and speeches contributed to the growth of socialist ideology in the country, influencing future generations of Irish socialists and republicans.
Founded the Irish Socialist Republican Party
Led the 1916 Easter Rising
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