Politician, Revolutionary Nationalist, Suffragette and Socialist. Born to an old Anglo-Irish family, studied art and in Paris married a Polish count. Initially involved in Irish artistic circles, became a passionate nationalist and joined Sinn Fein in 1908. Took part in the 1916 Dublin Rising. In December 1918 became the first woman elected to the British Parliament, (for Sinn Fein); refused to take up her seat. Jailed in 1919. Opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 and joined de Valera's Fianna Fail party in 1926. She remained an extreme Republican until the end.
Politician, Revolutionary Nationalist, Suffragette and Socialist. Born to an old Anglo-Irish family, studied art and in Paris married a Polish count. Initially involved in Irish artistic circles, became a passionate nationalist and joined Sinn Fein in 1908. Took part in the 1916 Dublin Rising. In December 1918 became the first woman elected to the British Parliament, (for Sinn Fein); refused to take up her seat. Jailed in 1919. Opposed the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 and joined de Valera's Fianna Fail party in 1926. She remained an extreme Republican until the end.
Bio by: David Conway
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