Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Robert Emmet
(1778 - 1803)
September 20, 2009
1. Robert Emmet Statue Presentation Marker
of Ireland
by
The Robert Emmet
Statue Committee
of the
United States of America
April 13, 1966
Francis J. Kane, Chairman
Ambassador Scott McLeod
Devlin W. Dormer, Esq.
Hon. Michael J. Kirwan, M.C.
Hon. Thomas P. O'Neill, M.C.
Hon. Daniel J. Flood, M.C.
Hon. John E. Fogarty, M.C.
N. Mike Devlin, Esq.
The statue, erected in 1968, in a small enclave on the west side of the park faces the house in which Robert Emmet was born (now demolished). In 1803 he led an uprising for which he was executed. He was 25 years old.
The bronze statue is a replica of a statue in Washington which was commissioned by a group of Irish-Americans in 1916 and unveiled by President Wilson in 1917.
Erected 1968 by the Robert Emmet Statue Committee of the United States of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1798.
Location. 53° 20.339′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lord Ardilaun (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa / Ó Donnabháin Rosa (within shouting distance of this marker); Fusiliers’ Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); William Butler Yeats (within shouting distance of this marker); James Clarence Mangan (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Stephen's Green Bandstand (about 180 meters away); Countess Constance Markievicz (about 180 meters away); Haslam Memorial Seat (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Also see . . . Robert Emmet. (Submitted on December 9, 2009.)
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2. Robert Emmet
On "Monuments of St. Stephen's Green" marker.
3. Monuments of St. Stephen's Green Marker
September 20, 2009
4. Robert Emmet Memorial
September 20, 2009
5. Robert Emmet Memorial
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6. Robert Emmet Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,615 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2009. 3. submitted on September 17, 2009. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 9, 2009.
