Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill

King of Mide and High King of Ireland

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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