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| First Name |
Solomon
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| Last Name |
Richards
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1618
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| Died |
1691
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| Religion |
Anglican / Episcopalian
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| Nationality |
English
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| Occupation Text |
Soldier
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| Occupation |
Military
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Solomon Richards was a professional soldier who fought in Ireland first for Cromwell and then for William of Orange. He is best known for his part in a failed attempt to relieve the Siege of Derry in 1689. In Irish history, Colonel Richards is best known for his role as a priest hunter and as one of the judges in 1654 who condemned underground Roman Catholic priest William Tirry, who was Beatified in 1992 as one of the Irish Catholic Martyrs.
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