Earls of Tyrone and Tyrconnel flee from Ireland to Spain

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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In what becomes known as 'The Flight of the Earls', Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and Hugh O'Donnell, Earl of Tyrconnel, flee from Ireland for Spain with their families and retainers. After their recent attempted rebellion, they now fear an imminent arrest unless they leave the country. Neither man ever returns to his native Ireland.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Earls of Tyrone and Tyrconnel flee from Ireland to Spain". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15647, accessed 28 March 2024.]

15647 Earls of Tyrone and Tyrconnel flee from Ireland to Spain 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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