19th Century

francis elrington ball

Born 1863 Died 1928 Works span 1903–1903

A Life Dedicated to Ireland’s Past: The Story of Francis Elrington Ball Francis Elrington Ball, born in the coastal village of Portmarnock, County Dublin, on July 18th, 1863, was a figure deeply intertwined with the legal and historical fabric of Ireland. Though his early life was marked by ill health, necessitating private education rather than formal schooling, this seclusion fostered an environment ripe for scholarly pursuits. He c…

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1903

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1903

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francis elrington ball

1863 – 1928

francis elrington ball

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francis elrington ball

1863 – 1928

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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