Episode 7 of 7
Passage of Poor Relief Act
- When
- June 1847
- Where
- Ireland
The Poor Relief Act 1847 was passed in June, establishing the principle that Irish property must support Irish poverty.
The Act embodied the popular British principle that Irish property should support Irish poverty. It was a key legislative measure during the famine, reflecting the government's stance on the economic responsibilities of landowners in Ireland.
Sources
- Great Famine (Ireland) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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