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Hace 3 días · Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 7, 1681-1685.Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1916. This free content was digitised by double ...
Hace 4 días · The British Army has played a central role in the long history of conflict and co-operation between Britain and Ireland. Here we explore some of the key moments in this difficult but fascinating story, charting British-Irish military history from its origins to the present day. 19 min read.
Hace 4 días · The ill-starred Earl of Essex, on his way to Ireland, where he was to sweep away rebellion by a wave of his hand, passed through Islington with his gay and hopeful train of noblemen and gentlemen, returning only to become himself a rebel, and to end his days on the Tower Hill block.
Hace 4 días · Whereas the Parliament of England, after the expence of much Blood and Treasure for suppression of the horrid Rebellion in Ireland, have by the good Hand of God upon their undertakings, brought that Affair to such an Issue, as that a total Reducement and Settlement of that Nation may, with Gods blessing, be speedily effected; To the end therefor...
Hace 1 día · Lieutenant-General Charles Butler, 1st Earl of Arran (1671—1758), Master-General of the Ordnance in Ireland; Lieutenant General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet (1784—1854), Governor of Bombay; Lieutenant General Sir Norman Arthur (1931—2023), GOC Scottish Command; Brigadier Sir Robert Duncan Harris Arundell (1904—1989)
Hace 2 días · When King Richard II came to Ireland in 1394 the then Earl of Ormond (Butler) interpreted the Irish chiefs for him. This Earl was James, third Earl of Ormond; he was influential in bringing the Irish septs, most notably O’Brien, prince of Thomond, to Dublin to submit to Richard.
Hace 4 días · The son named, Captain Richard Butler of Rawcliffe, had been taken prisoner at the capture of Liverpool in 1644, and died soon afterwards, apparently while a prisoner at Manchester; War in Lancs. (Chet.
