About
Irish politician who was one of the founding members of the United Irishmen and was known as the father of Irish republicanism.
Before Fame
He worked as a tutor in 1783 to the younger half-brothers of Richard Martin of Galway who was a supporter of the Catholic Emancipation.
Trivia
He was captured by British forces and taken prisoner set to be executed for his involvement in the 1798 Irish Rebellion, but he died from a suicide attempt before it could be done.
Family Life
He married Matilda Fanning.
Associated With
He was part of the Irish rebellion of 1803 led by Robert Emmet.
