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Calls for ‘Irish Giant’ Charles Bryne to be laid to rest after 200 years in British museum

Professor of medical ethics believes Irishman should be buried at sea, as was his wish

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CATHY HAYES,
IrishCentral Staff Writer
Published Thursday, December 22, 2011, 7:44 AM
Updated Thursday, December 22, 2011, 7:44 AM

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BARNEYKX | Dec 27, 2011, 04:33 PM EST
Patrick Murphy died 15/06/1834 was 8 feet and 1 inch tall or 2.64 m he is buried in rostrevor co down http://biz-ni.co.uk/Ireland///Countys/down/rostrevor.htm

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mamaginnty | Dec 26, 2011, 10:43 AM EST
The value of keeping the skeleton outweigh the value of respecting the mans wishes, what a bloody cheek.

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