Francisco Burdett O'Connor
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Francisco Burdett O'Connor was an officer in the Irish Legion of Simón Bolívar's army in Venezuela. He later became Chief of Staff to Antonio José de Sucre and Minister of War of Bolivia. Aside from Bolívar and Sucre, he is one of the few military officers of the Spanish American wars of independence to be bestowed the title of Libertador (Liberator).
Dangan Castle, O'Connor's childhood home which he set on fire while melting lead for bullets. His mother died as a result.
The patriot victory at the Battle of Ayacucho was greatly due to O'Connor's choice of battlefield.
Facundo Quiroga, Argentine caudillo and general who threatened to invade Tarija during the presidency of Santa Cruz.
Feargus O'Connor
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Feargus Edward O'Connor was an Irish Chartist leader and advocate of the Land Plan, which sought to provide smallholdings for the labouring classes. A highly charismatic figure, O'Connor was admired for his energy and oratory, but was criticised for alleged egotism. His newspaper Northern Star (1837–1852) was widely read among workers, becoming the voice of the Chartist movement.
Photograph of the Great Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, organised by O'Connor
Feargus O'Connor commemorated at Heronsgate
O'Connor's grave at Kensal Green Cemetery, London, photographed in 2014