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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 21 MIN

The Murder of Lord Frederick Cavendish

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In this episode of Compact Murder, we explore the murder of Lord Frederick Cavendish, one of the most shocking political assassinations of Victorian Britain and Ireland. Newly appointed as Chief Secretary for Ireland, Cavendish arrived in Dublin on 6 May 1882 and was killed within hours in Phoenix Park, alongside Thomas Henry Burke. We look at the Irish National Invincibles, the investigation that followed, the trials and executions, and how the murders changed the atmosphere around Irish politics, Home Rule and British rule in Ireland. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #CompactMurder, #LordFrederickCavendish, #PhoenixParkMurders, #ThomasHenryBurke, #IrishHistory, #VictorianHistory, #TrueCrimeHistory, #PoliticalAssassination, #DublinHistory, #IrishNationalInvincibles, #HomeRule, #HistoryPodcast

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