Robert Owenson

Robert Owenson (Robert MacOwen) (1744–1812) was an Irish actor, author and father of Lady Olivia Clark and novelist Lady Morgan.

Career

Born in the Tirawley area of County Mayo[1], Owenson would go on to establish a National Theatre Music Hall at Fishamble St., Dublin.[2] The plays and songs were performed in the Irish language.

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References

  1. ^ Born in Sligo
  2. ^ http://www.pgil-eirdata.org/html/pgil_datasets/authors/o/Owenson,R/life.htm Owenson at Princess Grace Irish Library. Retrieved Sep. 20, 2007.