Arthur Griffith

Arthur Griffith was an Irish politician and nationalist leader in the early 20th century. He founded the political movement Sinn Féin and promoted Irish independence from British rule. Griffith believed in achieving independence through political means and negotiations, rather than violence. He served as a key figure during Ireland’s struggle for self-governance, including during the Irish War of Independence. His ideas influenced the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State. Griffith was known for his intellectual approach to nationalism, emphasizing cultural pride and political diplomacy as pathways to Ireland’s sovereignty.