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Battle of Clontibret

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1595Date range
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Chronological records

1595

Hugh O'Neill Tyrone, 2nd Earl27 May 1595

Clontibret · House / House of Tudor

O'Neill's forces defeat a crown army near Clontibret, demonstrating that the Ulster rebellion can challenge experienced English troops in open battle.

Names involved

Hugh O'Neill Tyrone, 2nd Earl

Provenance

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