Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize
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Memorial
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124 |
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Memorial Title: |
Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize |
Commemorating: |
Christopher Ewart-Biggs
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Date of Incident: |
21 July 1976 |
Description: |
The Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize was created in 1977, in memory of Christopher Ewart-Biggs, British Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, who was assassinated by the IRA in 1976. Its stated goal is to promote peace and reconciliation in Ireland, a greater understanding between the peoples of Britain and Ireland, or closer co-operation between partners of the European Community. It is awarded to a book, a play or a piece of journalism that best fulfills this aim, published during a two-year period up to December 31 of the year preceding the prize year. The value of the prize is £5000. |
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Location
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Nature: |
Civilian, Political Activist |
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Other, Memorial Prize |
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Other, n.a. |
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Date
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1977 |
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First Viewed: |
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Compiler: |
Sara McDowell |
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