Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone (1585 – 1594)
O’Neill Hugh O’Neill, the subject of our present sketch, was the son of Matthew, baron of Dungannon. He was born about 1545, and succeeded as baron of Dun- gannon on the death of his elder brother. He was educated among the English, and began his military life in the queen’s service as commander of a [...]
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