2. Name : Arthur Griffith
 Date Of Birth : 31 March , 1871
 Place of Birth and Death : Dublin , Ireland
 Occupation : Political leader
 Spouse : Mary Phelan
 Hobbies : He wrote articles for the United
Irishmen .
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3. 
Griffith took no part in the 1916 Rising but
was still imprisoned. He was released in
1917.

4. 
Arthur Griffith‟s death was caused by a
stroke. He died on August 12th , 1922.

5. In 1896 – 1898 he worked in the Gold
mines in South Africa, but returned to
Ireland in 1898 to edit the “United
Irishmen” a weekly newspaper.
 He joined the Gaelic league, which was
aimed at promoting the restoration of
the Irish language .
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6. Arthur Griffith wanted peace between
Ireland and Great Britain , he believed
that treaty will lay foundations of peace
and friendship between the two nations.
 In other words , he wanted Ireland to get
Home Rule.
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7. Sinn Féin was a party set up by Arthur
Griffith , in 1905 .
 The meaning of Sinn Féin is „ Ourselves
Alone‟.
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Sinn Féin won 73 seats whereas the
Home party won 6 seats.