Facts about Thomas Francis Meagher

Occup.	Soldier
From	Ireland
Born	August 3, 1823
Died	July 1, 1867
Aged	43 years

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Thomas Francis Meagher was a famous Soldier from Ireland, who lived between August 3, 1823 and July 1, 1867. He/she became 43 years old.

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He/she is born under the zodiac leo, who is known for Ruling, Warmth, Generosity, Faithful, Initiative. Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Thomas.

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

Thomas Francis Meagher

"I now bid farewell to the country of my birth - of my passions - of my death; a country whose misfortunes have invoked my sympathies - whose factions I sought to quell - whose intelligence I prompted to a lofty aim - whose freedom has been my fatal dream"

Thomas Francis Meagher

"A jury of my countrymen, it is true, have found me guilty of the crime of which I stood indicted. For this I entertain not the slightest feeling of resentment towards them"

Thomas Francis Meagher

"Great interests demand great safeguards"

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 army"

Thomas Francis Meagher

"Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it"

Thomas Francis Meagher

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

Thomas Francis Meagher

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

Thomas Francis Meagher

"I have done what I felt to be my duty"

Thomas Francis Meagher

Facts about Thomas Francis Meagher

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