Abraham Brewster—from legal obscurity to lord chancellor

A man described as ‘one of the greatest advocates of the [nineteenth] century’ has become merely a footnote in history. By Rob Christie Abraham Brewster was born at Ballinulta, Co. Wicklow, in April 1796. He was educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1817. He was ... Read more

Subscribe to History Ireland in print or digital here


View Subscription Options

Already a subscriber? Sign in