Historical Events tagged with "unitedirishmen"

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Politics & Government

Foundation of the Dublin Society of United Irishmen

November 9th, 1791 233 years ago

The Dublin Society of United Irishmen was founded to promote republicanism in Ireland. This society aimed to unite Irishmen, regardless of background or religion, in the pursuit of political reform and independence from British rule. Key figures included Wolfe Tone and Thomas Addis Emmet, who sought to address injustices and foster a sense of national identity through collective action and civic nationalism.

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