King of Munster, a southern Ireland province, High King of Ireland
Son of Brian Bóruma, the founder of the Gaelic Irish O'Brian dynasty and one of his four wives, Gormflaith, the daughter of Murchad mac Finn, the King of Leinster, an south eastern province in Ireland. Grandson of Cennétig mac Lorcain, King of Munster.
Donnchadh's wife was Cacht ingen Ragnaill, who was regarded as the Queen of Ireland and known for a strong style when in a time of male dominance. They were married in 1032 and had several children, including Lorcán, Murchad and Derbforgaill.
Only Donnchadh and a half brother, Tadc, survived after their father's death in 1014 at Clontarf. Donnchadh lost his right hand in a failed assassination attempt in 1019, and Tadc was assassinated in 1023, apparently on Donnchadh's orders, leaving Donnchadh to rule. By 1025, he was advancing on areas outside his province.
Donnchadh declared himself the High King of Ireland, the first ruler from southern Ireland and the first man to take the kingdom away from the Neill dynasty descending from Naill of the Nine Hostages since the ninth century.
Donnchadh remained at war with Áed in Gaí Bernaig, King of Connach and Diarmait mac Maíl na mBó, King of Leinster from 1042, who allied with Niall mac Eochada, the King of Ulster, whose son Murchad was the King in Dublin. Tadc's son, Toirdelbach Ua Briain, joined forces with them and Donnchadh was deposed in 1063.
Donnchadh was on a pilgrimmage in Rome when he died, buried in the basilica of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio.
Son of Brian Bóruma, the founder of the Gaelic Irish O'Brian dynasty and one of his four wives, Gormflaith, the daughter of Murchad mac Finn, the King of Leinster, an south eastern province in Ireland. Grandson of Cennétig mac Lorcain, King of Munster.
Donnchadh's wife was Cacht ingen Ragnaill, who was regarded as the Queen of Ireland and known for a strong style when in a time of male dominance. They were married in 1032 and had several children, including Lorcán, Murchad and Derbforgaill.
Only Donnchadh and a half brother, Tadc, survived after their father's death in 1014 at Clontarf. Donnchadh lost his right hand in a failed assassination attempt in 1019, and Tadc was assassinated in 1023, apparently on Donnchadh's orders, leaving Donnchadh to rule. By 1025, he was advancing on areas outside his province.
Donnchadh declared himself the High King of Ireland, the first ruler from southern Ireland and the first man to take the kingdom away from the Neill dynasty descending from Naill of the Nine Hostages since the ninth century.
Donnchadh remained at war with Áed in Gaí Bernaig, King of Connach and Diarmait mac Maíl na mBó, King of Leinster from 1042, who allied with Niall mac Eochada, the King of Ulster, whose son Murchad was the King in Dublin. Tadc's son, Toirdelbach Ua Briain, joined forces with them and Donnchadh was deposed in 1063.
Donnchadh was on a pilgrimmage in Rome when he died, buried in the basilica of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio.
King of Munster, a southern Ireland province, High King of Ireland
Son of Brian Bóruma, the founder of the Gaelic Irish O'Brian dynasty and one of his four wives, Gormflaith, the daughter of Murchad mac Finn, the King of Leinster, an south eastern province in Ireland. Grandson of Cennétig mac Lorcain, King of Munster.
Donnchadh's wife was Cacht ingen Ragnaill, who was regarded as the Queen of Ireland and known for a strong style when in a time of male dominance. They were married in 1032 and had several children, including Lorcán, Murchad and Derbforgaill.
Only Donnchadh and a half brother, Tadc, survived after their father's death in 1014 at Clontarf. Donnchadh lost his right hand in a failed assassination attempt in 1019, and Tadc was assassinated in 1023, apparently on Donnchadh's orders, leaving Donnchadh to rule. By 1025, he was advancing on areas outside his province.
Donnchadh declared himself the High King of Ireland, the first ruler from southern Ireland and the first man to take the kingdom away from the Neill dynasty descending from Naill of the Nine Hostages since the ninth century.
Donnchadh remained at war with Áed in Gaí Bernaig, King of Connach and Diarmait mac Maíl na mBó, King of Leinster from 1042, who allied with Niall mac Eochada, the King of Ulster, whose son Murchad was the King in Dublin. Tadc's son, Toirdelbach Ua Briain, joined forces with them and Donnchadh was deposed in 1063.
Donnchadh was on a pilgrimmage in Rome when he died, buried in the basilica of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio.
Son of Brian Bóruma, the founder of the Gaelic Irish O'Brian dynasty and one of his four wives, Gormflaith, the daughter of Murchad mac Finn, the King of Leinster, an south eastern province in Ireland. Grandson of Cennétig mac Lorcain, King of Munster.
Donnchadh's wife was Cacht ingen Ragnaill, who was regarded as the Queen of Ireland and known for a strong style when in a time of male dominance. They were married in 1032 and had several children, including Lorcán, Murchad and Derbforgaill.
Only Donnchadh and a half brother, Tadc, survived after their father's death in 1014 at Clontarf. Donnchadh lost his right hand in a failed assassination attempt in 1019, and Tadc was assassinated in 1023, apparently on Donnchadh's orders, leaving Donnchadh to rule. By 1025, he was advancing on areas outside his province.
Donnchadh declared himself the High King of Ireland, the first ruler from southern Ireland and the first man to take the kingdom away from the Neill dynasty descending from Naill of the Nine Hostages since the ninth century.
Donnchadh remained at war with Áed in Gaí Bernaig, King of Connach and Diarmait mac Maíl na mBó, King of Leinster from 1042, who allied with Niall mac Eochada, the King of Ulster, whose son Murchad was the King in Dublin. Tadc's son, Toirdelbach Ua Briain, joined forces with them and Donnchadh was deposed in 1063.
Donnchadh was on a pilgrimmage in Rome when he died, buried in the basilica of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio.
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ANNO DNI MLXIIII DEPOSITUS EST IN HAC ECCTIA
The year 1064 interned in this church
DONATUS O'BRIENUS CASHELL THOMONDIQ REX
King Donough O'Brien of Cashell, Thomond
BRAINI BORUI TOTIUS HIBERNIA MONARCHAE FILIUS
Son of Monarch of All Ireland Brian Boru
QUI CORONAM REGALEM SUMMO PONTIFICI
Royal Crown to Supreme Pope
DONO DEDIT
he gave gift
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