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About Robert Emmet
Robert Emmet was an orator, activist, and rebel leader from the Republic of Ireland. He began participating in active politics when he was in college. In 1798, Emmet decided to form a new version of his association, Society of United Irishmen, which would eventually lead to the defeat and end of the Protestant Ascendancy and British rule in Ireland. Upon so many failed attempts to help his nation to gain independence and free them from British rule, he was arrested and sentenced to death without a fair hearing.
Education
He was educated at Trinity College in Dublin.
Family
He was born to Elizabeth Mason and Dr. Robert Emmet. He had a sibling named Thomas Addis Emmet.
Death
In 1803, he was hanged and beheaded.
Honors
After his death, several places have been named after him as well as numerous statues built in honor of him. Some of these places include Emmetsburg, Emmet County, Robert Emmet's GAC Slaughtneil, and Emmet Park. One of his statues has been erected in front of the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
Other Robert Emmet facts
He was dismissed from college in 1798.
Emmet tried to form an alliance with the French but it failed.
He was an executive member of the Society of United Irishmen.
His father was a physician.
Emmet was charged with the offense of high treason when he was arrested in 1803.
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F.A.Q. about Robert Emmet
When is his birthday?
Robert Emmet's birthday is on March 4, 1778.
In how many days is his birthday?
Robert's birthday is in 313 days
How old was Robert when he died?
He was 25 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 20, 1803.
How old would he be today?
Robert Emmet would be 246 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Robert from?
He was born in Dublin, Ireland.