Admiral William Brown Founding Father of the Argentine Navy 1777 - 1857 This monument, relocated to this site in 2012 honours a remarkable son of Foxford, Co Mayo. Still a hero to the people of Argentina he was a key figure in their war of Independence against Spain and successfully defended Argentina against Brazil. Unveiled by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Naoise Ó Muirí, on 25th August 2012. Admirante Guillermo Brown Padre Fundador de la MArina Argentins 1777 - 1857 Este monumento, reubicado a este sitio en 2012 honra a un exceptional hijo de Foxford, Condado de Mayo. Aún considerado un héroe por el pueblo argentino fue una figura clave en la guerra por la Independencia contra España y defendió exitosamente a la República Argentina contra Brasil. Inaugurado por el Alcalde de Dublin Naoise Ó Muirí, el 25 do agosto de 2012.

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