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Execution of Essex

Name: Execution of Essex – England factsheet records
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England · Warfare / Military. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1573Date range

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Chronological records

1573

Walter Devereux Essex, 1st1573

Ulster · Warfare / Military

Executes Brian MacPhelim. Attempts to suppress rebellion led by Sorley boy MacDonnell

Names involved

Walter Devereux Essex, 1st

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