Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster
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Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster and 3rd Baron of Connaught (English: /dˈbɜːr/; d’-BER; 1240 – 29 July 1326), called The Red Earl (Latinized to de Burgo), was one of the most powerful Irish nobles of the late 13th and early 14th centuries and father of Elizabeth, wife of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland.
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Richard Óg de Burgh | |
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2nd Earl of Ulster | |
Tenure | 1271–1326 |
Predecessor | Walter de Burgh, 1st Earl of Ulster |
Successor | William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster |
Native name | Ricard Óg de Búrca |
Other titles | 3rd Baron of Connaught |
Born | 1240 Ireland |
Died | 29 July 1326(1326-07-29) (aged 85–86) Athassel Priory, near Cashel, Ireland |
Spouse(s) | Margarite |
Issue | 10, including: Elizabeth, Queen of Scotland John de Burgh Edmond de Burgh |
Parents | Walter de Burgh Aveline FitzJohn |
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