John Kenyon (priest), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Kenyon (priest)
Irish Catholic priest and nationalist
Date of Birth: 
Place of Birth: Limerick, Munster, Ireland
About John Kenyon (priest)
- John Kenyon (1812–1869) was an Irish Catholic priest and nationalist, who was involved in the Young Ireland movement and the Irish Confederation.
- He was renowned for his strong political and religious views which alienated him from many of his colleagues, and resulted in his being twice suspended from clerical duties.
- In particular, Kenyon was known for his opposition to the Irish political leader, Daniel O'Connell.
- Kenyon advocated the use of force to achieve political goals and refused to condemn slavery.
Read more at Wikipedia