8 Questions
Where was Constance born into a wealthy family?
County Sligo
What was the name of the house owned by Constance's family in Sligo?
Lissadell
Where did Constance meet her husband Count Markievicz?
Paris
Which party did Constance join to fight for Irish freedom?
Sinn Fein
What was the name of the general strike supported by Constance through a soup kitchen in 1913?
'The Dublin Lockout'
What was Constance's sentence after fighting in the 1916 Rising?
Death penalty
What happened to Constance's death sentence due to her gender?
It was commuted to life imprisonment
When were Constance and other 1916 prisoners released from prison?
1917
Test your knowledge on the life of Constance Markievicz, an Anglo-Irish countess known for her involvement in Irish nationalist politics and the Easter Rising. Learn about her upbringing, education, and marriage to Count Markievicz.
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