Irish Patriot: Wolfe Tone

Wolfe Tone was the George Washington of Ireland - with one big difference. Washington's revolution was successful, and the United States became an independent nation.

Wolfe Tone's revolution was crushed, and Wolfe Tone became a martyr.

When the American colonists declared they were no longer subjects of George III, Wolfe Tone was 13 years old. When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, separating the thirteen colonies from British control, Wolfe Tone had a model to follow.

His short life was spent in the service of his country.  He is still remembered - and honored - for all he did to make Ireland an independent nation.