Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone

Irish earl and military leader
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Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone

Summary

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone is a human[1]. He was born in County Tyrone[2]. He was born on January 1, 1540[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on July 20, 1616[5]. He worked as a military leader[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,554 views/month, #6,939 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in County Tyrone[2], Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone…
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone passed away in Rome[4].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was born on January 1, 1540[3].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone died on July 20, 1616[5].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone is buried at San Pietro in Montorio[8].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's father was Matthew O'Neill, 1st Baron Dungannon[9].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's mother was Joan Maguire[10].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was married to Catherine O'Neill, Countess of Tyrone[11].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was married to unknown daughter O'Neill[12].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was married to Joan O'Neill[13].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was married to Siobhan O'Donnell[14].
  • Among Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's spouses was Mabel Bagenal[15].
  • A child of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was Ellis MacDonnell, Countess of Antrim[16].
  • A child of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was Shane O'Neill[17].
  • A child of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was unknown daughter O'Neill[18].
  • A child of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was Catherine O'Neil[19].
  • A child of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was Margaret O'Neill[20].
  • A child of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was Sarah O'Neill[21].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone held citizenship in Kingdom of Ireland[22].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's professions included military leader[6].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone is recorded as male[23].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's family is recorded as O'Neill dynasty[25].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's noble title is recorded as Earl of Tyrone[26].
  • Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's Commons category is recorded as Hugh O'Neill[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in County Tyrone[2], Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone… he was born on January 1, 1540[3]. His father was Matthew O'Neill, 1st Baron Dungannon[9]. His mother was Joan Maguire[10].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone worked as a military leader[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine O'Neill, Countess of Tyrone[11]; unknown daughter O'Neill[12], b. 1550[28]; Joan O'Neill[13]; Siobhan O'Donnell[14], 1550–1591[29]; and Mabel Bagenal[15], 1571–1595[30]. Children include Ellis MacDonnell, Countess of Antrim[16]; Shane O'Neill[17], 1599–1641[31]; unknown daughter O'Neill[18]; Catherine O'Neil[19], b. 1568[32]; Margaret O'Neill[20], 1580–1655[33]; and Sarah O'Neill[21].

Death and Burial

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone died on July 20, 1616[5]. He died in Rome[4]. He is buried at San Pietro in Montorio[8].

Why It Matters

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,554 views/month, #6,939 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone born?

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone was born in County Tyrone[2].

Where did Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone die?

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's parents?

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's father was Matthew O'Neill, 1st Baron Dungannon[9]. Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's mother was Joan Maguire[10].

Who was Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone married to?

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone's spouses include Catherine O'Neill, Countess of Tyrone[11], unknown daughter O'Neill[12], Joan O'Neill[13], and Siobhan O'Donnell[14].

What did Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone do for work?

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone worked as military leader[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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