Edward Martyn

Edward Martyn (30 January 1859 – 5 December 1923) was an Irish playwright and early republican political and cultural activist, as the first president of Sinn Féin from 1905–08.

Edward Martyn
drawing by John Butler Yeats, 1899
President of Sinn Féin
In office
1905–1908
Preceded byCreation of Office
Succeeded byJohn Sweetman
Personal details
Born(1859-01-30)30 January 1859
Died5 December 1923(1923-12-05) (aged 64)
Tullira, County Galway, Ireland
NationalityIrish
RelativesJohn Martyn and Annie Mary Josephine Smyth (parents)
EducationBelvedere College
Alma materWimbledon College
OccupationPlaywright
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