Arthur MacMurrough Kavanagh: A Most Remarkable Man

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3 жыл бұрын

Very little deterred Arthur MacMurrough Kavanagh, who, often on horseback, traveled the world, killed tigers, and became what one reporter called, “The most remarkable man who has ever occupied a seat in the House of Commons." His life was a testament to the indomitable human spirit, a life that deserves to be remembered.
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@christ186 3 жыл бұрын

This guy did all that with no arms and legs and most of us complain over trivial matters. Makes me feel so small. Thanks History Guy for a great story

@glennllewellyn7369 3 жыл бұрын

As a boy I was caught picking my nose. My Mum slapped me so hard my head rang like a dinner bell for hours. But, to this day, I never learnt my lesson. Farmer in Australia.

@thiagoribeiro5583 3 жыл бұрын

No legs and no arms, but with a lot of money and political power.

@redram5150 3 жыл бұрын

Money has much to do with it. Wealth makes many things possible

@johnr797 3 жыл бұрын

@@redram5150 money gave him the option to be a layabout, and would help many to not have much ambition in life.

@sportdriver 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnr797 well said

@budahbaba7856 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite part of this is how such a disabled person had the insight and charity to have compassion on those suffering during the Irish famine, when so many able bodied persons of means turned away because it wasn't their problem.

@andrewharper3165 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed all that was needed was compassion from the British government and Irish land owners/ landlords, and the effects of the 1846 to 1848 Irish famine could of been drastically reduced. Sigh!

@Isaiah42069 3 жыл бұрын

now imagine we live in a world that if there isnt a ramp or sign for me to park at someone is getting sued. pretty sad.. i am tech. disabled and i get my fat ass out of bed everyday and try to push the self loathing away to make it to the next day.. this dude here gives me hope.

@altarush 3 жыл бұрын

He wasn’t bitter.

@altarush 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewharper3165 This would make a great movie.

@andrewharper3165 3 жыл бұрын

@@altarush yes it would.

@Howardhandupme 3 жыл бұрын

Not the same but my brother who now has gone on the journey we all will take some day, was from a small child, wheelchair bound from muscular dystrophy. Not once did I hear him complain about his condition. And no matter how bad my day was, his being worse, not once did he point out his suffering. A man of great fortitude, perseverance and humility. I bet these two men would of been fast friends.

@earlaagaard8175 3 жыл бұрын

Your brother was a true Hero!! I know a few people like him -- I have aspirations to be like them.

@gowanus7185 3 жыл бұрын

My father had MD•ALS all my life. He diligently worked: auto mechanic, rebuilt motor parts & other equipment. He was very calm, patient w huge sense of humor.

@North_West1 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing stories about your brother.

@markpaul-ym5wg Ай бұрын

I had a ckusin that was the same,exactly the same.He lived to be 25 yrs old.

@David.Anderson 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I never miss a episode of the history guy You never know what you’re going to get incredible story.

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree!

@ronfullerton3162 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, but we know that we will get an excellent story every time!

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

@David Single I thought we all did that!! 😂

@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 3 жыл бұрын

I always catch up

@andrewharper3165 3 жыл бұрын

The love of a mother in abundance with this family. Fortunate young man he was to be surrounded by such and compassionate friends .

@billd.6847 3 жыл бұрын

Until he turned 16, and she banished him. @6:16.

@andrewharper3165 3 жыл бұрын

@@billd.6847 harsh discipline for sure, different time and era. He was an indulged adolescent and pushing victorian societal taboos and " bringing the family into disrepute". His mother banished him but never cut him off financially till later on when he was in India. Did he fall apart? No he adapted made his own money and still thrived. If his older brothers hadn't of died , would he had ever returned to Ireland? All he had been subjected to from his family and friends could be considered just typical victorian norms, but for the time his mother was extremely progressive in regards to his disability.

@billd.6847 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewharper3165 I agree with you, and just realized without arms and legs, he was probably blessed in other areas.

@hughmckendrick3018 3 жыл бұрын

@@billd.6847 It appears he was very talented at fathering children.

@allanlank 3 жыл бұрын

A woman placed an ad in the personals for; "A man who would not beat her, would not walk out on her, and provide her with sexual gratification". The next day her doorbell rang and when she opened it saw a man with no arms or legs. "I'm here in answer to your personal ad", he said, "I have neither arms to beat you nor legs to walk out on you". "And what of the third requirement?" she asked. "How do you think I rang your door bell." he replied.

@roofth 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@charredskeleton 3 жыл бұрын

Neither the time nor place for this joke.

@kutter_ttl6786 3 жыл бұрын

@@charredskeleton Considering his shenanigans during his youth, maybe it is.

@frankbarajas 3 жыл бұрын

Truly, a remarkable life that found no bounds. Thank you for a bit of rare history that as you say, deserves to be remembered and I whole hardheartedly agree.

@clionahunter-moore5393 3 ай бұрын

Arthur was my great great grandfather. It’s wonderful that you’ve covered my family in this way. Thank you

@savage22bolt32 Ай бұрын

I love that your great granddad did such great things. Hope you are doing well too.

@yotafan174 3 жыл бұрын

I was in high school in the late 90's and showed animal's in the FFA. There was a guy that also showed from a neighboring school that was born without arms or legs. He did good and it seemed that he didn't let that fact hold him back.

@davidalvarez1560 3 жыл бұрын

It is well that he did good!

@whereswaldo5740 3 жыл бұрын

And we have people with nothing wrong with them but collect disability.

@wholeNwon 3 жыл бұрын

This story alone fully justifies the existence of You Tube. Thank you!

@TheQuickSilver101 3 жыл бұрын

Arthur MacMurrough Kavanaugh accomplished more in his life with no arms or legs than most people with both arms and legs do, including myself. Outstanding. Thank you, History Guy.

@constipatedinsincity4424 3 жыл бұрын

I was in a play and my character had Tuberculosis. So prior to the plays opening. While eating Cheetos he said "Your supposed to be Dying of consumption, not over consumption!" I thought that it would apropos ! Have a great week 😀!

@BrentBestwick 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring, historically accurate, free of personal opinion or political slant - this is why I subscribed and why I continue to trust your content. Thanks again, THG!

@simongleaden2864 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I have no idea whether The History Guy is a Democrat or Republican supporter. He keeps his personal opinions to himself and just tells the story.

@christopherlane5238 3 жыл бұрын

Feeling inadequate and inspired at the same time.

@chiefpontiac1800 3 жыл бұрын

I'll go out on a limb here and say that his life was truly exceptional. That dude was tough as nails.

@aaronburratwood.6957 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll go out on four limbs and say you bet he was. 🤷🏽‍♂️

@geoben1810 3 жыл бұрын

Remarkable is an understatement. As a man fortunate to have fully developed limbs I feel that I should strive to live up to my fullest possible potential. No excuses 🤤

@51WCDodge 3 жыл бұрын

If your horsemanship gets a compliment in Ireland, you know you are good.

@MikinessAnalog 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot when describing him to mention: Compassion. Remember the potato famine? He had the vision & insight to use resources to provide wood and like a good politician, create a bit of infrastructure for materials to be delivered for building homes for the homeless.

@trj1442 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best episodes ever THG. I had never heard of Arthur. What an amazing story of an amazing man and the unconditional love of a mother.

@goodun2974 3 жыл бұрын

TRJ, Arthur's mother's love wasn't quite "unconditional" ---- she cut off his funds when she found he had been visiting brothels.

@trj1442 3 жыл бұрын

Probably in the hope he wouldn't contract and die of syphillus as many did back then. I assume my ever loving mother would have done the same.

@laurenceelisha689 3 жыл бұрын

In addition to his mother’s great love to not reject, or treat him ‘different’ this man also proved great love and compassion to those less fortunate around him. That, in itself, is living a lauded and gilded life. Great account HG. Thanks for presenting it. Have you done the life of Milton Hershey or noted the benevolence of ‘Golden Rule’ Jones? Both pioneers in employee care and consideration.

@alanmoffat4454 3 жыл бұрын

SUCH MEN WE STILL NEED EVEN TODAY THANKS .

@jackbelk8527 3 жыл бұрын

Need, you bet! Sonograms mean they're usually aborted.

@tugginalong 3 жыл бұрын

He was blessed to have a mother who insisted on him developing skills to survive, intellectually and physically.

@lowellarnett3172 3 жыл бұрын

Compare this to the age in which we are fortunate to live where able bodied, rich, people expound endlessly on their struggles and the inequity of their circumstances.

@monkeygraborange 3 жыл бұрын

He may not have had arms or legs but he certainly had balls, something which is severely lacking among the current generation.

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

@@monkeygraborange I’ll say- look at all the children he fathered! ☺️

@MrLanto2 3 жыл бұрын

He sounded pretty remarkable to begin with then you paused and said he had no arms or legs and i damn near fell out the chair lol

@idiotidiot5821 3 жыл бұрын

He sounded pretty remarkable until he said he got off on killing tigers. No arms or legs be damned.

@lordchickenhawk 3 жыл бұрын

@@idiotidiot5821 Meh. Judging a person badly for being a product of their era. He no less than your or I are now. Except that we do not have his achievements under our belts to be remembered by, in some distant time we might also be judged in such a manner. Our mediocrity is the only defense we two have against such intolerant arrogance as yours matey.

@baldeagle5297 3 жыл бұрын

@@idiotidiot5821 If history disturbs you so much, you may be on the wrong channel.

@idiotidiot5821 3 жыл бұрын

@@lordchickenhawk intolerant arrogance for killing animals he had no need being around? Whatever. The it was the time fallacy....

@idiotidiot5821 3 жыл бұрын

@@baldeagle5297 if my comment disturbs you comments sections may not be your friend.

@samhianblackmoon 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy this channel

@aaronburratwood.6957 3 жыл бұрын

Why has no one made a movie outta this? This guy sounds like he should live in the marvel universe.

@Lady_Chalk 3 жыл бұрын

Here! Here!

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

I would certainly watch a movie about this man!

@randallmarsh1187 3 жыл бұрын

I would imagine that finding an actor to play him would be extremely difficult.

@Lady_Chalk 3 жыл бұрын

@@randallmarsh1187 I’m sure there’s plenty of disabled people who would be absolutely enthusiastic to take the part.

@randallmarsh1187 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lady_Chalk I'm sure they would be! My comment was really to address the fact that there are probably no actors out there with neither arms nor legs. Hiding an arm or leg for an actor is pretty easy to do but I imagine hiding both arms and both legs would be really hard.

@dyanekward6346 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...a tenacity that escapes most of us! I often lament that my 'dream life's is far more exciting than my real, waking one. This man's life must have been amazing & was certainly awe-inspiring. Great story!!

@jimmahon6369 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful story as usual. Also impressed with your correct use of local pronunciation of a small village in the southeast of Ireland. That's research!

@carolynr4084 3 жыл бұрын

A most remarkable man indeed! Thank you for making this video :)

@olliefoxx7165 3 жыл бұрын

What a great story to start the day off!!! I'm inspired. Thank you!!!

@patrickkavanagh5335 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing.

@Metalbass10000 3 жыл бұрын

I have had some difficulties in my life lately, and today has been a particularly harsh day. I needed to hear this. I needed some perspective. I needed reason to not feel sorry for myself. Thank you.

@david_1214 3 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing person. Thanks!

@Schmuddel 3 жыл бұрын

Goes to show that you can be born with no arms or legs and still do remarkable things. But, being also born with aristocratic money doesn't hurt.

@MichaelOfRohan 11 ай бұрын

The guy saw like 13 countries, and never owned a car. Your kind worships people like that today lol

@amadeusamwater 3 жыл бұрын

Disabled people often accomplish more than other people because they have had to learn not to let anything stop them.

@hyfy-tr2jy 3 жыл бұрын

THG....been with you since the 5 digit subscriber days (early 5 digit) and is so nice to see you closing in on 1 million subs!

@stephenstoufer3948 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best stories I've ever heard !

@joeboatwrench9315 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!

@darrellsmith4204 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't think it possible, but you're getting even better in your delivery. Impeccable..

@SisterShirley 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same

@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen 3 жыл бұрын

You have to wonder how many such people could have lived extraordinary lives if they had not been denied the means to do so.

@siggishwiggish3513 3 жыл бұрын

fortunately society's outlook on such things has changed, much for the better. But sadly, many today who do have the means AND the ability fail to accomplish much in life. Arthurs' disabilities may very well have been the catalyst for his many achievements. So many do so much with so little, and a persons' attitude and will are the ultimate arbiters of his or her accomplishments.

@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen 3 жыл бұрын

@@siggishwiggish3513 A positive attitude certainly helps.

@rudolfyakich6653 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You H.G. for this uplifting tale. Our human spirit cannot be suppressed . Some people are born on Earth to be a gift to us all. A life that can make all of us strive to be thankful for our circumstance.

@markbyrum4743 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing person! Good vid! Keep at it!

@pamelamays4186 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing what the love and support of a mother can do.

@blacksmith67 3 жыл бұрын

This really puts one’s own life in perspective. Thank you, THG, for this profound piece of history that deserves to be remembered.

@torgeirbrandsnes1916 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog as always! I am born three months premature and I have Cerebral Palsy in my left side.

@kristaberck6821 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. You're awesome!

@mollybell5779 10 ай бұрын

Wow. I dunno how I missed this one, but what a heartwarming post. Whenever I feel like I've got problems, I need to remember Arthur Kavanagh.

@hellavadeal 3 жыл бұрын

You play the hand you were dealt . He would have been someone to avoid playing poker with.

@billd.iniowa2263 3 жыл бұрын

Quite an inspiring story.

@JayKayKay7 3 жыл бұрын

I am A 'Kavanagh' and I have a book about Arthur. A most unusual man. (You know what the last thing to die in an Irishman? The Grudge.)

@ajax5622 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂😂 i've heard that from me nan aswell. And its true. Got a grudge myself and won't let it go till im in me grave lad.

@laserbeam002 3 жыл бұрын

Now this was/is a truly inspirational post. Thank you so much. I needed that.

@douglasherron7534 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent story History Guy!

@em1osmurf 3 жыл бұрын

what a profound determination, a compassionate mother, and wealth can accomplish. good story.

@reader3769 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode, would love to see one about Jefferson Davis and the missing gold he had at the end of the Civil War.

@davidjaeckel1841 3 жыл бұрын

I know of someone who deserves to be remembered Elain Shepard, pinup, actress, reporter, Vietnam war correspondent, and writer.

@sarahmusk7793 2 жыл бұрын

What an admirable man> I feel very humbled. Thank you for telling us about him.

@kevinjarchow8812 3 жыл бұрын

Just....simply.....excellent.

@njpaddler 3 жыл бұрын

What a man, what a life ! I will never utter a complaint again, what have I got to complain about ?

@tygrkhat4087 3 жыл бұрын

"A most remarkable man." So very true, yet so very understated.

@wxman66 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode 👍🏻👍🏻

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

Funny, as impressed as I am with all that his mother did for him, and what he in turn did with his life, I am left hoping that he provided for the children he had in his younger, unmarried years. It would seem that he most likely would have taken care of them, given what a kind landlord he was and that he could “point out” several of his “by blows” as they were called at the time. A great story that I would love to know even more about!

@jameskulevich8907 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks, Lance.

@kjtherrick4031 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This man certainly DOES deserve to be remembered and so does his mother because without her, his life, as you pointed out, may have been very, very different.

@657449 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever you want is just beyond your fears. He was fearless.

@dennistate5953 15 күн бұрын

Thanks Budrow. Encouragement is very helpful right now.❤

@rnedlo9909 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, sure, leave it up to a man with no arms and no legs to put all us couch potatoes to shame! Thanks for another great video on a subject we didn't know we wanted to hear about.

@miketanner2150 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, a wonderful story.

@anthonyhargis6855 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! This is "the proof" of a Universal truth; Your life is what YOU make -- or made -- of it. Stop blaming others.

@andrewharper3165 3 жыл бұрын

You don't do history do you!?

@franknicholson6108 3 жыл бұрын

I heard once "It isn't the years of life but the life in the years" Excellent episode as usual. Thanks.

@KrisRyanStallard 3 жыл бұрын

I did some searching because was convinced there was a Kavanagh Hill in Poteau, Oklahoma, but it's actually Cavanal Hill (technically a mountain despite what we were told about it being the world's highest hill). However, I did learn a James Kavanagh wrote more than 400 pocket guides on nature in Oklahoma.

@CookieDoh 3 жыл бұрын

Made me think of Nick Vujicic. Also inspirational.

@henrikmelder6443 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Lance. You did it again, hit in the bulls eye. Thanks for all your good work

@oldgundog4705 3 жыл бұрын

At the very least, one of the best of so many great videos! Remembering Arthur McMurrough Kavanagh will help all of us who has ever thought that the deck has been stacked against us.

@lonnywilcox445 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, I cannot imagine a world without the stories from a man who didn't quit when he was just a head.

@larmondoflairallen4705 3 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there!

@mellissadalby1402 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a truly remarkable story! You really have to admire that guy.

@cynthiaberry2019 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@forbeshutton5487 3 жыл бұрын

Travelled, hunted, rode horses, shot guns etc all without arms and legs. And people today have a meltdown and can't function without a strong wifi signal. Humanity peaked about 4 generations ago.

@wisp666 3 жыл бұрын

What an astonishing story. The truth is so often stranger than fiction. Thank you.

@elcastorgrande 3 жыл бұрын

A great story. He deserves to be remembered.

@stevedietrich8936 3 жыл бұрын

Kavanaugh was an extraordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. Fortunate to not only be born into a family of wealth, but also lucky enough to have a mother who provided an environment for young Kavanaugh to learn skills that helped him live that extraordinary life. Good job THG.

@JayKayKay7 3 жыл бұрын

Kavanagh no U.

@stevedietrich8936 3 жыл бұрын

@@JayKayKay7 Thanks Jay. THG has spelled it both ways, with and without a "u". I took the spelling directly from THG's description "Very little deterred Arthur MacMurrough Kavanaugh". Most likely you are correct that it is without the letter u.

@jonpiotrowski3506 3 жыл бұрын

As usual,another wonderful lesson with superb narration,by the master....👏👍

@markallan3842 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing man

@derek6187 3 жыл бұрын

An inspiring story that really deserves to be remembered, thank you so much!

@InfamousGUNN 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing story simply amazing thank you😎

@randyalleyn8372 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing man. What an amazing life! Thank you for this video. It is, indeed, history worth remembering!

@hojoj.1974 3 жыл бұрын

Simply Brilliant.

@CoondawgPD 3 жыл бұрын

Deserves to be remembered indeed

@kirtliedahl 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite episodes! Bravo! 👏

@ragnaldodinson7320 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! And thank you for the great presentation of so many histories once hidden but now remembered by many. Thank you Mr. THG.

@tracytrawick322 3 жыл бұрын

Regardless of the support he received, it still takes a powerful man with an iron will to survive, much less prosper. He is an inspiration for all physically challenged individuals and equally as well for those who have relatively perfect health. For if he can succeed with his physical limitations, what can - should - a perfectly healthy man be expected to achieve? Thank you Arthur and thank you THG for the epic saga.

@TerryC69 3 жыл бұрын

Delivered with such beautiful conviction.

@craighagenbruch3800 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thg i enjoy your videos and do comment occasionally and i wanna say after this i have relised kinda lost my way when i was younger my visual impairment didnt bother me but as i got older i kinda went the opposite way and started making excuses not to go out and do ordinary teenage things. Now im 28 and after seeing this video about a man who had no hands i feel like that its up me to how i make my life so thanks thats both very interesting and facinating knowing that im lucky and could be worse as always keep up your videos love them. Cheers

@chascain1 3 жыл бұрын

BRAVO!

@danielkavanaugh4544 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I know a lot about Arthur as he is a distant cousin of mine. I've been to his home many times. It is now currently a marriage destination. In the town of Borris in Wexford county

@robynn144 3 жыл бұрын

Inspirational, humbling story of not letting the impossible stand in your way! Kavanaugh was lucky to be born into a family with wealth and influence. Had he been born poor in Ireland in the early 19th century, we would probably not have survived But still. it makes you think of yourself as rich and remarkable for having arns and legs. If Kavanaugh could do all that, with no arms and no legs - then you or I can do whatever we set our minds to! No matter what stands in our way. Thanks for a remarkable and uplifting story, Lance. A tale about a little, but great man. It is as Napoleon said: "You don't have to be big man to make a big difference!"

@trishthehomesteader9873 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks THG!💜

@briangarrow448 3 жыл бұрын

That mans mother was the hero. He was fortunate to be her son.

@harryparmley1193 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, I love the way you tell a story... and every day! Bravo..!

@orbyfan 3 жыл бұрын

This brings to mind a lovely young lady of my acquaintance who was able to accomplish a great deal despite being born without limbs; she died 10 years ago this month at a young age, but is fondly remembered. I'm also reminded of an apocryphal story about a man who was born as only a head; he survived in that condition for some years, but somehow managed to eventually grow arms and legs, and even learned to walk. Unfortunately, while crossing the street one day, he was run over and killed. The moral of the story is: Quit while you're a head.