William james MC neven, physician, united irishman and writer, is born in aughrim, co. galway

March 21st , 1763

William James McNeven was born on February 04, 1768, in Aughrim, County Galway, Ireland. He was a prominent Irish-American physician, scientist, writer, and political activist. McNeven was involved in the United Irishmen movement, which sought Irish independence from British rule.

After receiving his medical education in Europe, McNeven moved to the United States, where he became a respected physician and professor. He played a significant role in the political and intellectual life of Irish-American communities.

McNeven’s involvement in the United Irishmen, a republican organization seeking to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish republic, led to his arrest in 1798. However, he managed to escape to the United States, where he continued his medical and academic career.

In addition to his medical contributions, McNeven wrote and lectured on various topics, including science, politics, and Irish independence. He passed away on July 12, 1841, in New York City, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent figure in both the medical and political spheres of his time.

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