O’Neill, Hugh Dictionary of Irish Biography
Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone Irish Biography Hugh Dubh O’Neill, 5th Earl of Tyrone (“Black Hugh”, meaning “black-haired” or “dark tempered”) (1611–1660) was an Irish soldier of the 17th century. He is best known for his participation in the Irish Confederate Wars and in particular his defence of Clonmel in 1650. The great O’Neill would […]
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