Robert Emmet’s Rebellion pushed forward 1803

#OnThisDay 1803 An explosion in an arms factory rang out in Dublin. These weapons were intended for Robert Emmet’s rebellion, planned for late August & with French aid. This explosion threw a spanner in the works &brought the date of the uprising to July 23rd.

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