English newspaper publisher and Liberal politician (1818-1894)

C.S. Parnell and John Walter, dressed as ancient Greek warriors, are engaged in single combat under the eyes of two judges and a barrister. Colour lithograph by Tom Merry, 27 October 1888.

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C.S. Parnell and John Walter, dressed as ancient Greek warriors, are engaged in single combat under the eyes of two judges and a barrister. Colour lithograph by Tom Merry, 27 October 1888.