Isaac Butt
Isaac Butt (born September 6, 1813 in Glenfin , County Donegal , Ireland , † May 5, 1879 in Dundrum , County Dublin ) was an Irish lawyer , economist and politician.
Life
Butt was the founder and leader of numerous political parties and organizations, including the Irish Metropolitan Conservative Society in 1836 and the Home Government Association in 1870. He was also chairman of the Home Rule League in 1874.
He is buried in Stranorlar .
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SURNAME | Butt, Isaac |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish lawyer, economist and politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | September 6, 1813 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Glenfin , County Donegal , Ireland |
DATE OF DEATH | May 5, 1879 |
Place of death | Dundrum , County Dublin , Ireland |