FAQ About Charles Stewart Parnell

Charles Stewart Parnell died on October 6, 1891, from pneumonia, exacerbated by spending several years embroiled in personal and public conflicts that took a toll on his health. At the time of his death, he was 45 years old, and his funeral attracted a massive outpouring of support, demonstrating the deep allegiance many Irish people still felt towards him despite the controversies he faced.