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O'Brien, William Smith (1803–1864)

Irish nationalist

William Smith O'Brien (1803-1864), by Henry O'Neil

William Smith O'Brien (1803-1864), by Henry O'Neil

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an9786932

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William Smith O'Brien (1803-1864), by Henry O'Neil

William Smith O'Brien (1803-1864), by Henry O'Neil

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an9786932

Life Summary [details]

Birth

17 October, 1803
Dromoland, Clare, Ireland

Death

18 June, 1864 (aged 60)
Bangor, Wales

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: insurrection
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Dublin (Ireland)

Post-transportation

Left the colony: Yes