Isle of Man Post Office issue stamp collection 'Age of Rebellion' featuring Manx hero Illiam Dhone

Isle of Man Post Office (Manx: Oik Postagh Ellan Vannin) have issued a set of stamps called 'The Age of Rebellion'. They remember events that unfolded in the seventeenth century and feature Manx hero Illiam Dhone. Illiam Dhone (14 April 1608 - 02 January 1663) also known as William Christian was a Manx politician and patriot. For his part in the Manx rising of 1651 he was executed by firing squad at Hango Hill in the Isle of Man on 2nd January 1663. There can be little doubt that Illiam Dhône is as much of a hero to the Manx, as a founding figure of their nation, in the same way as Owain Glyndwr is for the Welsh; William Wallace for the Scots; and Wolfe Tone is for the Irish.

Here is a link to an article www.transceltic.com/manx/far-more-thing-of-rags-and-patches-illiam-dhone-and-manx-nation-dr-john-callow  previously printed on Transceltic featuring the speech made by Dr John Callow at the 2018 annual Illiam Dhone commemoration. It is held every year on 2nd January at the place of Illiam Dhone's execution. In his oration he made it clear that IIliam Dhone's legacy should be celebrated. John Callow gives an historical assessment of Illiam Dhone and the wider and relevant implications of his legacy.