Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Violet Gibson

1876–1956

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

1. Violet Gibson Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Gaeilge:]
Frith-Fhaisisteach
A chónaigh anseo

[English:]
Anti-Fascist
Lived here

Erected 2022 by Dublin City Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaques series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1926.

Location. 53° 20.452′ N, 6° 14.924′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It can be reached from Merrion Square North west of Merrion Square East, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Merrion Square N, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Samuel Little Hardy (FRCSI) (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernardo O'Higgins (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane Lady Wilde / ‘Speranza’ (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir William Robert Wills Wilde (about 120 meters away); Oscar Wilde House

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(about 120 meters away); Hiroshima Memorial (about 180 meters away); National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces (about 180 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Éire by Jerome Connor (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . . Gibson, Violet – anti-Fascist (Plaques of Dublin).

On April 7th 1926, three years into Benito Mussolini’s fascist rule of Italy, Violet Gibson drew a pistol and shot Mussolini at point blank range in front of an adoring crowd in the Campidiglio Rome. Mussolini’s head turned as she did so, and the bullet grazed his nose. She fired again, but the gun jammed.

Following her attempt on Mussolini’s life, Violet Gibson was placed in an asylum in England where she was kept with little or no contact with the outside world. She died in the asylum in 1956.

(Submitted on August 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

2. Violet Gibson Marker

The marker is located at the entrance to No. 12 Merrion Square.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

3. Violet Gibson Marker

The home of the Irish woman who shot Benito Mussolini.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.