JOURNAL ARTICLE

PAMELA IN EXILE: A new acquisition by the National Library of Ireland sheds light on the final months of Lord Edward FitzGerald's widow.

  • Published In: History Ireland, 2026, v. 34, n. 1. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stamp, Marie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the rediscovered life and final years of Pamela FitzGerald, widow of Lord Edward FitzGerald, whose true history in exile has been illuminated by a newly acquired 1831 letter. Topics include her precarious legal standing and dispossession following the 1798 Rebellion, the debunking of myths regarding her supposed "republican" poverty in France, and her enduring social connections with high-ranking figures like the Duc de La Force and King Louis-Philippe.

Additional Information

  • Source:History Ireland. 2026/01, Vol. 34, Issue 1, p18
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0791-8224
  • Accession Number:192524016

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.