The Countess in her Grand Ball GownThe Countess as a young Feminist /Relatives GORE-BOOTH Family
Dec. 18,2009
Portrait by Szankowski
1868-1927 Irish Nationalist
Countess Constance Markievicz was the first
woman ever appointed to the British House of commons .
There is a lot more on this interesting woman
check her out.
The photo's are from Sligo's Irish History
woman ever appointed to the British House of commons .
I learned about this woman the first week in Ireland.
The Markievicz house in town is where my cousin
Fidelma took me to get the papers on the Family.
I had been at the Lissadell house ( GORE _ BOOTH)
I had been at the Lissadell house ( GORE _ BOOTH)
It was the first time I saw real forget me nots.I grow them in Maine.
William Butler Yeats use to stay there,
My Cousin's grandmother is buried next to Yeats.
William Butler Yeats use to stay there,
My Cousin's grandmother is buried next to Yeats.
This woman was Jailed fighting In the Easter uprising 1916.
During that time it was called the IRA The originals.
During that time it was called the IRA The originals.
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Constance was born to the Gore-Booth family.
He father was an arctic explorer, so she had an adventurous side.
She was a Feminist,a guerrilla fighter,an artist,a parliamentarian,
PRISONER and FUGITIVE.
Married Count Casimir Markievicz from the Ukrain.
There is a lot more on this interesting woman
check her out.
Published by yvonnerosenfield @ la Petite Gallery/Studio
Comments are so very welcome....
The photo's are from Sligo's Irish History
12 comments:
She must have been a remarkable woman! I LOVE the Szankowski portrait.
Very interesting. I am going to look her up for sure. I love stories about strong women.
QMM
Hi,
Thanks for your comment on my blog !
It's interesting the things you write about and the pictures are old and just beautiful.
Have a nice day.
xx
Anci
the pictures are beautiful.
i think you just know everybody,
or almost.
great subjects.
xx
Thanks for visiting my blog too! Yours is so very interesting! :)
Hi,
What a lovely and special woman. Thank you for sharing here remarkable life with us.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas and a Joyful New Year.
Blessings,
Erin
Lovely portrait!
this was so fascinating...
i had to come back to see it again.
xx
You really cracked me up with that comment about the "dumb lobster trap Tree". Love that kind of honesty. And I guess some traditions can just become old at some point!
Have a very Merry Christmas, Yvonne!!
Hi Yvonne
She seems to have lead a fascinating life, full of adventure and intrigue!! Love the portraits.
Thanks for popping over my way... your comments are always appreciated.. I hope your Christmas is wonderful.. xx Julie
What a great blog! So excited to have discovered you!!
I love your profile pic in Venice!
Toma
Just found your lovely blog via Castles, Corwns and Cottages and so glad I came by. Is it okay if I take a copy of Madame Sligo at the fireplace, The dress is absolutely stunning. I'm a sucker for all things vintage and especailly romantic.
I'll be back soon for more interesting posts.
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