Thomas Francis Meagher

(1823–1867) Military Officer

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Thomas Francis Meagher was a military officer, best known for Speeches on the legislative independence of Ireland.

Quick Facts About Thomas Francis Meagher

Born: August 3, 1823
Died: July 1, 1867
Profession: Military Officer
Notable works: Speeches on the legislative independence of Ireland

About Thomas Francis Meagher

Thomas Francis Meagher was an Irish nationalist and leader of the Young Irelanders in the Rebellion of 1848. After being convicted of sedition, he was first sentenced to death but received transportation for life to Van Diemen's Land in Australia.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Thomas Francis Meagher

The prosperity of a nation requires the protection of a senate. Hereafter a national senate may require the protection of a national…

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Army

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Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland…

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Crime

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It is not only our duty to America, but also to Ireland. We could not hope to succeed in our effort to…

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America

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But it so happens, and it will ever happen so, that they who have lived to serve their country - no matter…

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Blessing

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I have done what I felt to be my duty.

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Done

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The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as…

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Duty

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A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great…

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Government

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The dependence of one people upon another, even for the benefits of legislation, is the deepest source of national weakness.

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Benefits

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Great interests demand great safeguards.

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Demand

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I now bid farewell to the country of my birth - of my passions - of my death; a country whose misfortunes…

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Aim

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A National Flag is the most sacred thing a nation can possess

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Flags

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A jury of my countrymen, it is true, have found me guilty of the crime of which I stood indicted. For this…

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Countrymen

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