Grattan
Henry, 1746–1820, Irish statesman and orator.
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So Grattan and his party entered on the new conditions of political life with airy optimism.
Is Ulster Right? | AnonymousGrattan, however, swept all such considerations aside with an easy carelessness.
Is Ulster Right? | AnonymousRockingham and Fox tried in vain to persuade Grattan to give them time for consideration.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntWhen Grattan made that proposal, he found himself faced with new forces.
Home Rule | Harold SpenderIf those had been the only powers Grattan might have defeated them.
Home Rule | Harold Spender
British Dictionary definitions for Grattan
/ (ˈɡrætən) /
Henry. 1746–1820, Irish statesman and orator: led the movement that secured legislative independence for Ireland (1782), opposed union with England (1800), and campaigned for Catholic emancipation
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