Born Dunmanway, near Cork, Ireland. Politician and writer.
He wrote or co-wrote more than 50 novels including ‘Miss Misanthrope’ and ‘Donna Quixote’. Member of parliament from 1886 to 1900. Died London.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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