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3 unusual facts about Walter de Burgh


Murchadh MacSuibhne

He was taken prisoner by Domnall Mac Maghnusa in 1265 and was imprisoned by Walter de Burgh, Earl of Ulster and died shortly afterwards.

Red Hand of Ulster

After Walter de Burgh became Earl of Ulster in 1243 the de Burgh cross was combined with the Red Hand to create the modern Flag of Ulster.

Walter de Burgh, 1st Earl of Ulster

The de Burgh lands in Connaught were being held by de Burgh, John de Livet, likely the son of Gilbert de Lyvet, one of the earliest Lord Mayors of Dublin and Marmaduke de Eschales (Scales).



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