Wolfe Tone was an Irish revolutionary leader and political thinker born on June 20, 1763 in Dublin. He is considered one of the founders of Irish republicanism and the father of Irish nationalism. Tone was the youngest of 16 children born to a Protestant family. He was educated at Trinity College in Dublin, where he studied law. However, he never practiced law and instead decided to pursue a career in politics. In the late 18th century, Tone became deeply involved in the political movement for Irish independence. He was a member of the Society of the United Irishmen, an organisation that sought to unite Irish Catholics and Protestants in the fight for independence from British rule. In 1798, Tone led a rebellion against British rule, which was quickly put down. He fled to France, where he continued to work for Irish independence. He worked closely with French General Jean Humbert and planned a French invasion of Ireland to help the rebellion. However, the plan failed and Tone was captured by the British navy. He was subsequently tried for treason and sentenced to death. Tone died on November 19, 1798, while in prison in Dublin. Despite the failure of his rebellion, his ideas and actions had a profound impact on Irish politics and the country's struggle for independence. He is remembered as a hero and martyr by many in Ireland. Tone's legacy continues to be felt in Ireland today. His ideas of Irish nationalism and republicanism are still central to Irish politics, and his writings and speeches continue to be studied and celebrated by scholars and political activists.