The Glamorgan Treaty

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

King Charles I Picture

Above : Painting Of King Charles I

In December, 1644, the King intimated to Ormond that the Earl of Glamorgan was coming to Ireland, ” to further the peace there.” Glamorgan was probably selected for this mission as likely, being a zealous Catholic, to be specially acceptable to the Confederates. He crossed to Ireland the following July and, on landing, at once proceeded to Kilkenny, where he exhibited privately to the Council an authorisation from King Charles, given under his signet, to negotiate and conclude a treaty. This authorisation was most explicit.

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The Ormond Peace

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Rinnucini Picture

Above : Picture Of Rinuccini

Unfortunately, the majority of the members of the Supreme Council had listened to the deceitful words of Ormond and were playing into his hands. On March 28th, 1646, the peace was signed, without the knowledge of Rinuccini.

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