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A. M. (Alexander Martin) Sullivan
1830–1884
An Irish nationalist journalist, barrister, and politician, he helped shape public debate in 19th-century Ireland through both the press and parliament. Best known for his work with The Nation, he wrote with energy and conviction about Irish history, identity, and self-government.
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The "Wearing of the Green," or The Prosecuted Funeral Procession
by A. M. (Alexander Martin) Sullivan
About the author
Born in Bantry, County Cork, in 1830, Alexander Martin Sullivan became one of the most visible Irish nationalist voices of his time. He worked as a journalist, later trained as a barrister, and built a public career that moved between newspapers, the courtroom, and politics.
Sullivan is closely associated with The Nation, the influential nationalist newspaper he edited and helped lead. Through his journalism and speeches, he argued strongly for Irish causes and became a well-known public figure in the movement for greater Irish self-government. He also served as a Member of Parliament, giving him a platform both in print and in public life.
Alongside his political work, he wrote popular books on Irish history and national life, bringing historical subjects to a broad readership. He died in 1884, but his career still stands as a vivid example of how writing, law, and politics could come together in the service of a national cause.