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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
Nine Years' War (Ireland)
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The Nine Years' War was a conflict in Ireland between a confederacy of Irish lords and the English-led government. The war was primarily a response to the English Crown's advances into territory tradi
Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
…Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone (Irish: Aodh Mór Ó Néill; c. 1550 – 10 July [N.S. 20 July] 1616), 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 during the Elizabethan era. He was…
Statue of Red Hugh O'Donnell at Curlew Pass, County Roscommon commemorating the Irish victory over the English in 1599
Statue of Red Hugh O'Donnell at Curlew Pass, County Roscommon commemorating the Irish victory over the English in 1599
Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy, c. 1594
Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy, c. 1594