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O'Conor, Charles Owen, 1838-1906 (politician and antiquary)

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  • Existence: 1838 - 1906

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Charles Owen O'Conor (1838-1906), Irish politician and antiquary

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Letter from The O'Conor Don (Charles Owen O'Conor), 27 Feb. 1879

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9271/4/185
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Successor to Molloy as Assistant Commissioner to Intermediate Education Board; feels successor should be a layman: many Roman Catholic clergy and laity concur; suggests Major O'Reilly, M.P. for Longford, he would not now refuse post if offered to him: 'most eminently and exceptionally qualified for it... he was one of the most distinguished students turned out by any of our Catholic Colleges.'

Dates: 27 Feb. 1879
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