Constance Markievicz Statue Townsend Street, Dublin
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Constance Markievicz, born Constance Georgine Gore-Booth on February 4, 1868, was a remarkable figure in Irish history. Here’s what makes her notable:
Early Life and Influences: Born into a wealthy Anglo-Irish aristocratic family in London, she spent her childhood in Lissadell, County Sligo, Ireland. Despite her privileged background, her father’s philanthropic nature instilled in her a concern for the working class and the poor. Her early life was cultured; she pursued art studies in London and Paris, where she met her husband, Count Casimir Markievicz, a Polish artist.
Political Awakening and Nationalist Involvement: Her interest shifted from art to Irish politics after moving to Dublin in 1903. By 1908, she actively embraced Irish nationalism, joining Sinn Féin and Inghinidhe na hÉireann (Daughters of Ireland), a revolutionary women’s movement.
Key Achievements and Roles:
Constance Markievicz Statue
Constance Georgine Markievicz
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first woman elected to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Dublin St Patrick’s from 1918 to 1922.
Constance Markievicz, born Constance Georgine Gore-Booth on February 4, 1868, was a remarkable figure in Irish history. Here’s what makes her notable:
Early Life and Influences: Born into a wealthy Anglo-Irish aristocratic family in London, she spent her childhood in Lissadell, County Sligo, Ireland. Despite her privileged background, her father’s philanthropic nature instilled in her a concern for the working class and the poor. Her early life was cultured; she pursued art studies in London and Paris, where she met her husband, Count Casimir Markievicz, a Polish artist.
Political Awakening and Nationalist Involvement: Her interest shifted from art to Irish politics after moving to Dublin in 1903. By 1908, she actively embraced Irish nationalism, joining Sinn Féin and Inghinidhe na hÉireann (Daughters of Ireland), a revolutionary women’s movement.
Key Achievements and Roles:
• • Easter Rising (1916): She actively participated in the rebellion against British rule, serving as second-in-command at St. Stephen’s Green. She was the only woman court-martialed after the Rising and was initially sentenced to death, a sentence later commuted to life imprisonment due to her gender.
Political Views: Markievicz was a staunch Irish nationalist, republican, socialist, and suffragist. She believed in complete Irish independence and advocated for the rights of women and the working class. Her political ideology was influenced by James Connolly, and she sought a just and equitable society.
Legacy: Constance Markievicz died on July 15, 1927. She is remembered as a courageous revolutionary, a pioneer for women in politics, and a dedicated advocate for Irish independence and social justice. Her unwavering commitment to her ideals and her active participation in key historical events have made her an enduring figure in Irish history.
There are several statues and memorials dedicated to Constance Markievicz, primarily located in Dublin:
1. Constance Markievicz and Poppet Statue (Townsend Street, Dublin):
This life-size bronze statue by Elizabeth McLaughlin was unveiled in 1998.
It depicts Markievicz in an informal pose with her cocker spaniel, Poppet, by her side.
The statue is located outside the Markievicz Leisure Centre (also known as Sport & Fitness Markievicz).
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