John Blake Dillon

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John Blake Dillon (5 May 1814 - 15 September 1866) was an Irish writer and Politician who was one of the founding members of the Young Ireland movement. John Blake Dillon was born in the town of Ballaghaderreen, on the border of Co. Mayo and Co. Roscommon. He was educated at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth and Trinity College, Dublin (TCD) before being called to the Irish Bar in 1841. It was during his time at TCD that he first met and befriended Thomas Davis. Wikipedia

Born:
May 5, 1814
Died:
September 15, 1866

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