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Also Known As Theobald Wolfe Tone
Born June 20, 1763 • Dublin • Ireland
Died November 19, 1798 (aged 35) • Dublin • Ireland
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Daniel O'Connell
Daniel O’Connell
Irish leader
Thomas Addis Emmet
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president of Ireland
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president of Ireland
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