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What is James Larkin also known as?

  • Big Tom

  • Big John

  • Big Jim

  • Big Bob

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Big Jim is the nickname of Irish trade unionist James Larkin. He was one of the founders of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union and was a leading figure in the Dublin Lockout of 1913. Larkin was a controversial figure, but he is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Irish trade unionism.
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