Events tagged with "o'donnell"

Historical Events tagged with "o'donnell"

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Politics & Government

Noble Families Depart Ireland for Exile

September 4th, 1607 417 years ago

The Flight of the Earls refers to the departure of noble families from Ireland in 1607, primarily consisting of the Earl of Tyrone, Hugh O'Neill, and the Earl of Tyrconnell, Rory O'Donnell. Facing defeat and persecution from English rule after the Nine Years' War, they fled to seek support in continental Europe. This dramatic event marked a significant turning point in Irish history, as it was a culmination of centuries of conflict between Irish chieftains and English settlers.