Feargus Edward O'Connor was an Irish Chartist leader, MP and advocate of the Land Plan, which sought to provide smallholdings for the labouring classes. A highly charismatic figure, O'Connor was admired for his energy and oratory, but was criticised for alleged egotism. His newspaper Northern Star (1837–1852) was widely read among workers, becoming the voice of the Chartist movement.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, socialist
Position held: member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citizenship: Ireland
Born: July 18, 1794, 1794

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Feargus O'Connor

Irish politician (1794-1855)

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, socialist
Position held: member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citizenship: Ireland
Born: July 18, 1794, 1794

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August 30, 1855, August 31, 1855

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