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unusual facts about Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton


Arthur Grey

Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton (1536–1593), English nobleman, Lord Deputy of Ireland


Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton

He was a Knight and he was recorded as being Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire on two separate occasions, in both 1569 and 1587, though it is not recorded if he held that title for all the years in between.

Henry Bagenal

He was involved in some military disasters, such as a defeat at Glenmalure on 25 August 1580 when Lord Grey led the troops (with Bagenal one of the commanders of the rear) into battle with Fiach McHugh O'Byrne and Viscount Baltinglass in the Wicklow mountain passes.

O'Byrne family

A large English force under the Lord Deputy of Ireland Earl Grey de Wilton was sent to subdue them, only to be ambushed and defeated at the battle of Glenmalure on 25 August 1580, losing over 800 dead.


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