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2 unusual facts about Prendergast


Haverfordwest election, 1571

Alban Stepneth, a gentleman tied to the Prendergast family, stood in opposition to the candidate endorsed by the borough officials, John Garnons.

Thomas Cathern

Thomas Cathern, Gadarn or Gatharne (by 1519-65 or later), of Prendergast, Pembrokeshire, was a Welsh politician.


Battle of Halidon Hill

The Tierce: Hugh, Earl of Ross Earl of Stratherne de Sotheronland: William Kirkeleye; John de Cambron; Gilbert de la Haye; William Gordon; William Prendergast; David Mar, Guardian of the county of Mar; Christian de Herz; John Thomas, all barons and their followers.

Prendergast Hilly Fields College

Prendergast Grammar School was founded as a fee-paying grammar school in Rushey Green, Catford in 1890 under the will of the late Dr. Joseph Prendergast, DD (Cantab), 1791–1875, Headmaster of Colfe's School 1831-1857.

The Troubles in Belleek

5 April 1977 - Sean Prendergast (22), a member of the British Army (9th/12th Royal Lancers) was killed, in a Provisional Irish Republican Army landmine attack, on an Army armoured car, near Belleek.


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