Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill
King of Mide and High King of Ireland
Born
None
None years ago
Died
September 2nd, 1022
1003 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ireland
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Ruled as King of Mide and later became High King of Ireland. Maintained power during a period of significant conflict among Irish kingdoms. Engaged in various battles against rival factions to assert dominance over Ireland. His reign saw both military and political activities aimed at unifying different regions under his rule. Involved in the development of early Irish governance structures and interactions with Viking settlers and other external forces.
Reigned as High King of Ireland from 999 to 1022
Participated in the battle of Clontarf in 1014
Asserted dominance over rival Irish kingdoms
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