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Travalian's Role in the Irish Famine
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Despite the devastating effects of the Irish Famine, Lord Travalian, the head of the British Treasury, refused to take significant action to help the Irish people and instead supported policies that favored the wealthy landowners. Caught up in his own elitism, Travalian ignored pleas for change and perpetuated suffering for years to come.

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