Robert Emmet
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jan 17, 1885The Last Rebel of WexfordWilliam Leonard, a survivor of the 1798 Irish Rebellion, spent his final years in Seattle among the logging camps of the Skagit River.Seattle, WA
- Mar 8, 1885An Irish Martyr’s MemoryA fiery speech at the Seattle branch of the Irish National League draws parallels between the American Revolution and the Irish struggle for independence.Seattle, WA
- Mar 5, 1895Seattle's Irish Community Crowns Robert Emmet—and Calls for Home RuleIn 1895, the Irish-American Club packed Ranke's Hall to honor the martyred patriot with speeches, songs, and a ringing demand for an Irish parliament.Seattle, WA