de Burgh, Richard ‘the Great’, Lord of Connaught

Birth Name de Burgh, Richard ‘the Great’, Lord of Connaught
Gender male

Narrative

Richard gained the title of Lord of Connaught. He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in 1227. In 1232 he built the castle of Galway. In 1236 he built the castle of Loughrea. He died circa 17 February 1243, while on the way to meet the King of England at Bordeaux.
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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Death about 1243-02-17      

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father FitzAdelm, William1204
         de Burgh, Richard ‘the Great’, Lord of Connaught about 1243-02-17

Families

Family of de Burgh, Richard ‘the Great’, Lord of Connaught and de Gernon, Hodiernna
Married Wife de Gernon, Hodiernna ( * + ... )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage before 1225-04-21      
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
de Burgh, Walter 1st Earl of Ulster1271-07-28
de Burgh, Matilda

Pedigree

  1. FitzAdelm, William
    1. de Burgh, Richard 'the Great', Lord of Connaught
      1. de Gernon, Hodiernna
        1. de Burgh, Walter 1st Earl of Ulster
        2. de Burgh, Matilda