Charles Stewart Parnell
Irish politician (1846-1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Stewart Parnell (27 June 1846 – 6 October 1891) was an Irish member of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. He led the Irish Parliamentary Party. He played an important part in the fight for Home Rule for Ireland.
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Charles Stewart Parnell | |
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Member of Parliament for Meath | |
In office 21 April 1875 – 5 April 1880 | |
Preceded by | John Martin |
Succeeded by | Alexander Martin Sullivan |
Member of Parliament for Cork City | |
In office 5 April 1880 – 6 October 1891 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Philip Ronayne |
Succeeded by | Martin Flavin |
Majority | 1,505 (26.11%) |
Personal details | |
Born | 27 June 1846 County Wicklow, Ireland |
Died | 6 October 1891 Brighton, England |
Nationality | Irish |
Political party | Home Rule League |
Spouse(s) | Katherine O'Shea (1875-1891) |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
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