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Henry Flood

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Henry Flood 1732-91, Irish statesman. He entered the Irish House of Commons in 1759 and joined the fight to gain independence for the Irish Parliament. He lost favor with the nationalists, however, when he accepted (1775) a position in the government, and the leadership of the nationalists passed to Henry Grattan . Flood recaptured popularity when, following the repeal (1782) of Poynings's Law (see under Poynings, Sir Edward ), he went beyond Grattan in demanding positive assurance of Irish legislative independence. But his opposition to Catholic Emancipation , which Grattan favored... Read more
Flood, (William Henry) Grattan
Flood, (William Henry) Grattan ( b Lismore, Ireland, 1859; d Enniscorthy, 1928). Irish organist and writer. Org., Enniscorthy Cath., 1895–1928... Read more
Henry Grattan
Henry Grattan The Irish statesman and orator Henry Grattan (1746-1820) led the nationalist fight for Ireland...for parliamentary reform, and for Catholic emancipation. Henry Grattan distinguished himself at Trinity College, Dublin...called to the Irish bar in 1772. With another Irish patriot, Henry ... Read more

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