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John of Desmond Assumes Rebel Leadership

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

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1579Date range
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1579

John FitzGeraldAugust 1579

Munster · House / House of Tudor

John FitzGerald assumes a leading military role after FitzMaurice's death and sustains the rebellion across Munster.

Names involved

John FitzGerald

Provenance

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