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The Orange Order

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  • 18-12-2012 8:34pm
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    ECF
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    I am currently reading The Lives of Frank Ryan and there is a quotation from Ryan where he asserts the Orange Lodges are supported by a Catholic English Aristocracy.

    While I am unable to verify this assertion can anyone else provide any evidence in support of Ryan's claim? Is there much of a Catholic aristocracy in Britain and what is the extent of their wealth, power and influence on political affairs.

    Many thanks


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    Judgement Day
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    I don't know much about the English Catholic aristocracy but the Roman Catholic Duke of Norfolk is Britain's premier Duke. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Norfolk


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    kabakuyu
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    ECF wrote: »
    I am currently reading The Lives of Frank Ryan and there is a quotation from Ryan where he asserts the Orange Lodges are supported by a Catholic English Aristocracy.

    While I am unable to verify this assertion can anyone else provide any evidence in support of Ryan's claim? Is there much of a Catholic aristocracy in Britain and what is the extent of their wealth, power and influence on political affairs.

    Many thanks

    Ryans assertion looks dubious to me,why would any Catholics be they aristocracy or more lowly mortals support a sectarian and rabid anti catholic organisation like the LOL? As of yet., I have not encountered any reference or source for Ryan's theory


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