James Connolly (June 5, 1868 - May 12, 1916) was an Irish socialist leader. He was born in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh, Scotland, to Irish immigrant parents. He left school for working life at the age of 11, but despite this he would become one of the leading Marxist theorists of his day. Though proud of his Irish background he also took a role in Scottish politics. In addition, he studied the neutral international language, Esperanto. Wikipedia
By Oisin Mac Giollamoir - WSM Wednesday, Jun 8 2005, 11:37am James Connolly is probably the single most important figure in the history of the Irish left. www.iww.org/en/node/900
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Nevertheless, alongside the nomination of Tony Benn, the ex-Labour Left MP, and protest artists, such as John Lennon, the inclusion of a historic figure like James Connolly is significant. www.geocities.com/socialistparty/Documents/Connolly.htm
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