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Cobhlaith Mór Nà Conchobhair
Cobhlaith Mór Nà Conchobhair, Gaelic Lady, died 1395, Ireland. Biography Cobhlaith Mór was a member of the Uà Chronchobair dynasty, whose SÃol Muireadaigh ancestors had been Kings of Connacht since the 7th century. Her father, Cathal mac Domhnall Ó Conchobair, reigned 1318–24 and was the first Ó Conchobhair Sligigh; his ancestor, Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (died 1156), was one of the last native Kings of Ireland Nà Conchobhair was an affluent Irish woman and the preserver of Gaelic customs at a time when they were being undermined by Edward III of England. In 1367, Gaelic traditions had been declared illegal by the Statutes of Kilkenny. Her obituary states she was married to the following Gaelic kings: # Niall Ó Domhnaill, King of TÃr Chonaill # Aodh Ó Ruairc, King of Breifne # Cathal mac Aedh Breifneach Ó Conchobair, a rÃoghdhamhna and brother to Aedh mac Aedh Breifneach Ó Conchobair, king in 1342. In the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland, Mor is refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O'Conor
The O'Conor dynasty (Middle Irish: ''Ó Conchobhair''; Modern ) are an Irish noble dynasty and formerly one of the most influential and distinguished royal dynasties in Ireland. The O'Conor family held the throne of the Kingdom of Connacht up until 1475. Having ruled it on and off since 967, they ruled continuously from 1102 to 1475. Moreover, the O'Conor parent house the Uà Briúin and SÃol Muireadaigh ruled Connacht on many occasions – but not continuously – between 482 and 956. The house of O'Conor also produced two High Kings of Ireland, Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair and his son Ruaidrà Ua Conchobair, the last High King of Ireland. The family seat is Clonalis House outside Castlerea in County Roscommon. The current O'Conor Don is Desmond O'Conor (b. 22 September 1938) who lives in Rotherfield, East Sussex in England. History The Ó Conor ''Don'' is the head of a lineage which provided about one hundred Kings of Connacht, thirty Chiefs of the Name and two Hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aedh Mac Aedh Breifneach Ó Conchobair
Hugh McHugh Breifne O'Conor ( Irish: ''Aedh mac Aedh Breifneach Ua Conchobair'') was king of Connacht, Ireland, in 1342. He was the last of the Clan Murtagh O'Conor to hold this position. He died in 1350, as the O'Connor Breifne (''Ó Conchobar Brefnech''), some eight years after being expelled. His father, a son of Cathal O'Connor had briefly made a bid for the kingship in 1309-10 from a power-base established in Breifne O'Rourke The Kingdom of West Breifne (Irish: ''Breifne Ua Ruairc'') or Breifne O'Rourke was a historic kingdom of Ireland that existed from 1256 to 1605, located in the area that is now County Leitrim. It took its present boundaries in 1583 when West Br .... References * ''Annals of Ulster'' aaUniversity College Cork* ''Annals of the Four Masters'' aaUniversity College Cork* ''Chronicum Scotorum'' aaUniversity College Cork* Byrne, Francis John (2001), ''Irish Kings and High-Kings'', Dublin: Four Courts Press, * ''Gaelic and Gaelised Ireland'', Kenneth Nic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th-century Irish People
The 14th century lasted from 1 January 1301 (represented by the Roman numerals MCCCI) to 31 December 1400 (MCD). It is estimated that the century witnessed the death of more than 45 million lives from political and natural disasters in both Europe and the Mongol Empire. West Africa experienced economic growth and prosperity. In Europe, the Black Death claimed 25 million lives wiping out one third of the European population while the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France fought in the protracted Hundred Years' War after the death of King Charles IV of France led to a claim to the French throne by King Edward III of England. This period is considered the height of chivalry and marks the beginning of strong separate identities for both England and France as well as the foundation of the Italian Renaissance and the Ottoman Empire. In Asia, Tamerlane (Timur), established the Timurid Empire, history's third largest empire to have been ever established by a single conqueror. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1395 Deaths
Year 1395 ( MCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Julian calendar, the 1395th year of the Common Era (CE) and ''Anno Domini'' (AD) designations, the 395th year of the 2nd millennium, the 95th year of the 14th century, and the 6th year of the 1390s decade. Events January–December * February 12 – The army led by Sigismund of Luxembourg is ambushed by Stephen I of Moldavia, on its way back after conquering NeamÈ› Citadel, and the Hungarians must retreat empty handed. * April 15 – Tokhtamysh–Timur war – Battle of the Terek River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde at the Volga. The Golden Horde capital city, Sarai, is razed to the ground, and Timur installs a puppet ruler on the Golden Horde throne. Tokhtamysh escapes to Lithuania. * May 1 – The Duchy of Milan is created, after Lord Gian Galeazzo Visconti of Milan buys the title of Duke from Wenceslaus, King of the Romans. * May 17 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O'Conor Dynasty
The O'Conor dynasty (Middle Irish: ''Ó Conchobhair''; Modern ) are an Irish noble dynasty and formerly one of the most influential and distinguished royal dynasties in Ireland. The O'Conor family held the throne of the Kingdom of Connacht up until 1475. Having ruled it on and off since 967, they ruled continuously from 1102 to 1475. Moreover, the O'Conor parent house the Uà Briúin and SÃol Muireadaigh ruled Connacht on many occasions – but not continuously – between 482 and 956. The house of O'Conor also produced two High Kings of Ireland, Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair and his son Ruaidrà Ua Conchobair, the last High King of Ireland. The family seat is Clonalis House outside Castlerea in County Roscommon. The current O'Conor Don is Desmond O'Conor (b. 22 September 1938) who lives in Rotherfield, East Sussex in England. History The Ó Conor ''Don'' is the head of a lineage which provided about one hundred Kings of Connacht, thirty Chiefs of the Name and two High Kings of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
