Who did Patrick Pearse represent in his capacity as a barrister?
Landowners
Peasants
Businessmen
Artisans
Answer
As a barrister, Patrick Pearse defended peasants against landlords who were attempting to evict them from their land. He also represented them in court when they were charged with crimes such as trespass or resisting arrest. Pearse's work as a barrister helped to raise awareness of the plight of the Irish peasantry and to mobilize public support for their cause.
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