Thomas Clark Luby, Co-Founder of the Fenian Brotherhood, Is Born

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Thomas Clark Luby, co-founder of the Fenian Brotherhood, is born

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Thomas Clarke Luby, a prominent Irish nationalist and co-founder of the Fenian Brotherhood, was born on January 16, 1822. Luby played a significant role in the Irish republican movement during the 19th century, advocating for Irish independence from British rule.

The Fenian Brotherhood, also known as the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB), was a secret society dedicated to achieving Irish independence through revolutionary means. Luby, along with other leaders like James Stephens and John O’Mahony, was instrumental in the organization’s founding and growth.

Luby’s involvement in the Fenian movement and his contributions to various publications helped spread the ideas of Irish republicanism. His efforts left a lasting impact on the struggle for Irish independence.

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