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Fatal Feuds V - Medieval Downfall
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
The Fatal Feuds series has tracked the dramatic rise of the de Burgh Lords of the West and Earls of Ulster - the most powerful family in Medieval Irish history.In 1326 the family Patriarch, the Red Earl, died leaving the family facing an uncertain future. The heir, known as the Brown Earl, was only 15 years of age. He now had to unify his vassals and powerful relations many of whom had ambitions of their own in an Ireland beset by war and hardships. As the title suggests things dont go according to plan in what is a dramatic conclusion to the series.You can find a de Burgh family tree and biographies of the major figures at www.irishhistorypodcast.ie/fatal For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Oct 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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