Arthur Guinness, 1st Baron Ardilaun, was a notable Irish businessman, philanthropist, and politician, renowned for his role in the Guinness brewing dynasty. A descendant of the original Arthur Guinness, he was educated at Eton and Trinity College Dublin. His career in politics led him to serve as a Member of Parliament for Dublin before becoming Baron Ardilaun in 1880.

Arthur Guinness was passionate about public service and philanthropy, contributing significantly to Dublin's development. He played a major role in the restoration of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the creation of public spaces like St. Stephen’s Green. As a conservationist, he invested in preserving forests and historic sites, leaving a lasting impact as a benevolent Anglo-Irish noble during transformative times in Ireland.

This episode explores his remarkable legacy.

Music by Alexander Nakarada - CreatorChords

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00:00:00: Introduction
00:01:24: Early Life
00:03:20: Involvement in The Brewery
00:04:55: Sexuality
00:07:29: Political Life
00:09:59: Philanthropy & Death

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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/68f264af30450a985e845849

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