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    Robert Emmet

    Birth: 3-4-1778

    Death: 9-20-1803

    Alternate Surname: Emmett

Biography

He was the Irish nationalist who was executed for treason after leading a failed Irish rebellion. WHS visited Newgate prison in Dublin where Emmet was sentenced to death in 1833.

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 27, 1833

Citations

Biography and Citation Information:
Biography: 
He was the Irish nationalist who was executed for treason after leading a failed Irish rebellion. WHS visited Newgate prison in Dublin where Emmet was sentenced to death in 1833.
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https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66822488
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Notes: 
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66822488