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Robert Holmes (other)
Robert Holmes may refer to: Law * Robert Holmes (barrister) (1765–1859), Irish lawyer and nationalist * Robert E. Holmes (1922–2004), Ohio state supreme court justice Politics * Robert Holmes (Gloucestershire MP), elected in 1653 * Robert Holmes (Canadian politician) (1852–1932), Canadian Member of Parliament * Robert D. Holmes (1909–1976), governor of Oregon * Bob Holmes (politician), Georgia state legislator Sports * Bob Holmes (footballer) (1867–1955), England & Preston North End footballer * Bobby Holmes (born 1932), Scottish footballer * Robert Holmes (American football) (1945–2018), running back for the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers Other * Robert Holmes (Royal Navy officer) (1622–1692), English admiral * Robert Holmes (priest) (1748–1805), English Biblical scholar and Dean of Winchester * Robert Holmes (engineer) (1856–1936), New Zealand civil engineer * Robert Holmes (artist) (1861–1930), Canadian artist * Robert H. Holmes (1888–1917), first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Holmes (barrister)
Robert Holmes (1765 – 7 October 1859) was an Irish lawyer and nationalist. Early life Holmes was born in Dublin in 1765, the son of parents who were natives of Antrim and settled at Belfast, was born during a visit of his parents to Dublin in 1765. He entered Trinity College, Dublin in 1782, and graduated B.A. in 1787. He at first devoted himself to medicine, but he soon turned his attention to the law. In 1795 he was called to the bar. He spent a substantial period of his professional life travelling the north-east circuit in Ireland, where he gained a reputation for great ability and legal skill. He studied law and became one of the best known defenders of the Nationalist Leaders in Ireland.P. A. Sillard, Life of John Mitchel, James Duffy and Co. Ltd, 1908 He spoke in 1846 in defence of Charles Gavan Duffy, editor of ''The Nation''. Duffy had been indicted over an article written by John Mitchel, which came to be known as the "Railway Article". Holmes' defence proved success ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |