JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE DEATH OF THEOBALD WOLFE TONE--SUICIDE OR MURDER?

  • Published In: History Ireland, 2024, v. 32, n. 5. P. 14 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cullivan, Paddy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article questions the widely accepted narrative of Irish revolutionary leader Theobald Wolfe Tone's suicide, suggesting the possibility of foul play during his imprisonment, based on conflicting accounts from key figures like British Army officer William Sandys and British Lord Lieutenant Charles Cornwallis. Topics include the historical debate over Tone's cause of death, the roles of his jailers in shaping the narrative, and discrepancies in historical evidence regarding his final moments.

Additional Information

  • Source:History Ireland. 2024/09, Vol. 32, Issue 5, p14
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0791-8224
  • Accession Number:179655331

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