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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Black

Co Down man who helped bring peace to Europe commemorated in his home town

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A Co Down man who helped to bring peace to Europe in the 19th century has been commemorated with a plaque in his home town.

Viscount Castlereagh was part of the shaping of Europe through his role at the Congress of Vienna, the coming together of the leaders of the victorious powers in 1814 following the defeat of French ruler Napoleon Bonaparte.

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