On March 17, 1800 in Celtic History

Charles james patrick mahon, is born in ennis, co. clare

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Mon 17 Mar 1800

    Charles James Patrick Mahon (17 March 1800 – 15 June 1891), known as the O’Gorman Mahon or James Patrick Mahon, was an Irish nationalist journalist, barrister, parliamentarian and international mercenary.

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