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Morgan O'Connell
Morgan O'Connell (31 October 1804 – 20 January 1885), soldier, politician and son of Daniel O'Connell, "the Liberator of Ireland ". He served in the Irish South American legion and the Austrian army. He was MP for Meath from 1832 until 1840 and afterwards assistant-registrar of deeds for Ireland from 1840 until 1868. He did not agree with his father on the repeal question, but fought a duel with Lord Arden, on his father's account.
Biography.
O'Connell, second
of the stories of his father's womanising are said to be based on Maurice's actions. His conduct, combined with chronic ill-health; wrecked his political career: though described as "frank, popular and enthusiastic" he never lived up to the hopes his father and others had for him.
His brothers John, Morgan and Daniel were also MPs.
See also.
- O'Connell of Derrynane
Sources.
- Erin I. Bishop, "The World of Mary O'Connell", "1778–1836" (