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William de Burgh

Anglo-norman noble and founder of the Irish branch House of Burgh/Burke (c.1160-1205/6) · Historical Figures

William de Burgh was the founder of the House of Burgh in Ireland and elder brother of Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent and Geoffrey de Burgh, Bishop of Ely. William is often given the epithet, "the conqueror", but is not to be confused with the English king of the same nickname.

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1160 to c. 1200