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Hugh Roe O'Donnell (died 1505)
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Hugh Roe O'Donnell (Irish: Aodh Ruadh mac Néill Gairbh Ó Domhnaill; c. 1427–1505) was a leading figure in Gaelic Ireland, ruling as king of Tyrconnell in Ulster from 1461 to 1505. He was then head of the O'Donnell dynasty.[1]
For the later ruler of Tyrconnell, see Hugh Roe O'Donnell.
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Hugh Roe O'Donnell Aodh Ruadh mac Néill Gairbh Ó Domhnaill | |
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King of Tyrconnell | |
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Reign | 1461-1505 |
Coronation | 1461 |
Predecessor | Naughton O'Donnell |
Heir | Sir Aodh Dubh Ó Domhnaill |
Born | c.1427 |
Died | 1505 Donegal Castle, Tyrconnell (modern County Donegal) |
Burial | |
Issue | Sir Aodh Dubh Ó Domhnaill |
House | O'Donnell dynasty |
Father | Naughton O'Donnell |
Mother | Nuala O’Conor |
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