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Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
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Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, was an Irish lord and key figure of the Nine Years' War. Known as the "Great Earl", he led the confederacy of Irish lords against the English Crown's conquest of Ireland
Extract of a fresco depicting Hugh O'Neill, painted c. 1610 by Giovanni Battista Ricci
Extract of a fresco depicting Hugh O'Neill, painted c. 1610 by Giovanni Battista Ricci
The Irish confederacy formed following a meeting at Enniskillen Castle.
The Irish confederacy formed following a meeting at Enniskillen Castle.
Queen Elizabeth I "would not willing deny any favour [to Tyrone], knowing his devotion to her".
Queen Elizabeth I "would not willing deny any favour [to Tyrone], knowing his devotion to her".
1594 drawing of the Battle of Belleek by John Thomas
1594 drawing of the Battle of Belleek by John Thomas
Tír Eoghain
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Tír Eoghain, also known as Tyrone, was a kingdom and later earldom of Gaelic Ireland, comprising parts of present-day County Tyrone, County Armagh, County Londonderry and County Donegal. The kingdom r
Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
…he led the confederacy of Irish lords against the English Crown's conquest of Ireland during the Elizabethan era. He was born into the O'Neill clan, Tír Eoghain's ruling noble family, during a violent succession conflict which saw his father assassinated. At the age of eight he was relocated to the Pale where…
Silken Thomas was the cousin of King of Tyrone, Conn Bacagh O'Neill. His rebellion had a massive effect on all of Ireland (including Tyrone).
Silken Thomas was the cousin of King of Tyrone, Conn Bacagh O'Neill. His rebellion had a massive effect on all of Ireland (including Tyrone).