Surname: O’Connell Forename(s): Daniel b. 16 August 1775. d. 15 May 1847. Nationality: Irish. VIAF.
Poet, barrister, and politician. Born in Carhen, Ireland. Son of Morgan O’Connell
and Catherine O’Mullane. Educated at Father Harrington’s in Cork and the English colleges
at St. Omer and Douai. Lived in London during early adulthood before returning to
Dublin in 1796. Worked as a successful barrister for many years until entering politics,
becoming a central figure of catholic emancipation in Ireland. Married distant cousin
Mary O’Connell in 1802. Biographical information: DIB. (BGL)