Episode 3 of 7
Founding of British Relief Association
- When
- 1 January 1847
- Where
- Ireland
The British Relief Association was founded in January 1847 by prominent bankers and aristocrats to raise money for Irish relief.
Founded by Lionel de Rothschild, Abel Smith, and others, the association raised funds throughout England, America, and Australia. Their efforts were aided by a Queen's Letter from Queen Victoria appealing for money to relieve distress in Ireland.
Sources
- Great Famine (Ireland) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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