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Robert Emmet (1778-1803) - An Irish Nationalist rebel leader. He led an abortive rebellion against British rule in 1803 and was captured, tried, and executed (hanged drawn and quartered on Thomas Street, Dublin 8). After the 1798 rising, Robert Emmet was involved in reorganizing the defeated United irish Society, he escaped a warrant and fled to Europe. Following failed efforts to secure French military aid, he returned to Ireland in 1802 and began preparations for another rising. The Time Vaults: Battle of the Boyne (Cath Na Boinne) - Scene depicting the Battle of the Boyne with bust of King William of Orange and King James, also included are Wolfe Tone, Robert Emmoit, Patrick Sarsfield, Cromwell's death mask and the Treaty stone of Limerick. Wax Museum Plus off Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland. April 22, 2012. (c) 2012 - photography by Leaf McGowan, technogypsie.com.
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Robert Emmet (1778-1803) - An Irish Nationalist rebel leader. He led an abortive rebellion against British rule in 1803 and was captured, tried, and executed (hanged drawn and quartered on Thomas Street, Dublin 8). After the 1798 rising, Robert Emmet was involved in reorganizing the defeated United irish Society, he escaped a warrant and fled to Europe. Following failed efforts to secure French military aid, he returned to Ireland in 1802 and began preparations for another rising. The Time Vaults: Battle of the Boyne (Cath Na Boinne) - Scene depicting the Battle of the Boyne with bust of King William of Orange and King James, also included are Wolfe Tone, Robert Emmoit, Patrick Sarsfield, Cromwell's death mask and the Treaty stone of Limerick. Wax Museum Plus off Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland. April 22, 2012. (c) 2012 - photography by Leaf McGowan, technogypsie.com.
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