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General John O'Neill, Irish Fenian leader, is born

On March 09, 1834 in Celtic History

General john o' neill, irish fenian leader, is born

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    John Charles O’Neill (9 March 1834 – 8 January 1878) was an Irish-born officer in the American Civil War and member of the Fenian Brotherhood. O’Neill is best known for his activities leading the Fenian raids on Canada in 1866 and 1871.

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