Denis Browne (politician)
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Denis Browne (1763 – 14 August 1828) was an Irish politician, landowner and High Sheriff who was notorious for his role in punishing rebels in the 1798 rebellion.
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Quick Facts The Right HonourablePC (Ire), Member of the Irish House of Commons ...
The Right Honourable Denis Browne | |
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Member of the Irish House of Commons | |
In office 1782–1800 | |
Member of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom | |
In office 1800–1826 | |
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Born | 1763 (1763) |
Died | 14 August 1828(1828-08-14) (aged 64–65) |
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He acquired the nickname "Denis the Rope" or "Donochadli an Rópa" in Irish. This was owing to his zeal in hanging suspected rebels, in addition to assisting in hanging his own godson.[1]