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Arthur Guinness, 1st Baron Ardilaun

1840-11-01 – 1915-01-20

Portrait of Arthur Guinness, 1st Baron Ardilaun
Statesmen No.325: Caricature of Lord Ardilaun. Caption reads: "A practical patriot."Credit: Leslie Ward

Life & Legacy

Arthur Edward Guinness, Baron Ardilaun, (1 November 1840 – 20 January 1915), styled Sir Arthur Guinness, Bt, between 1868 and 1880, was an Anglo-Irish businessman, politician and philanthropist. He is perhaps best known for giving St Stephen's Green to the Dublin Corporation for public use.

Occupation & Career

politician, businessperson

Education

Eton College

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Eton College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q333974 — wikidata View source

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