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John Boyle O'Reilly

Irish-born poet and novelist (1844-1890) · Ireland · On the map · Writers · Died at 46

John Boyle O'Reilly was an Irish poet, journalist, author and activist. As a youth in Ireland, he was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, or Fenians, for which he was transported to Western Australia.

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Ireland
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1844 to 1890 · aged 46