Henry O'Farrell
Henry James O'Farrell (1833 – 21 April 1868) was the first person to attempt a political assassination in Australia. On 12 March 1868, he shot and wounded Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, the second son and fourth child of Queen Victoria.
Henry James O'Farrell | |
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Henry James O'Farrell, Sydney, 1868, by Montagu Scott | |
| Born | 1833 Arran Quay, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 21 April 1868 Darlinghurst Gaol, Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Produce merchant |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Attempted murder of Prince Alfred |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
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