Christopher Plunkett, 2nd Earl of Fingall
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Christopher Plunkett, 2nd Earl of Fingall
(died Dublin Castle
1649)
Married to Mabel daughter of Nicholas, 1st Viscount Barnewall.
Christopher Plunkett was a Confederate cavalry commander during the 1641 Rebellion and present at the siege of Drogheda, outlawed in County Meath on 17 November 1641. He took part in the Battle of Rathmines 2nd Aug 1649 against Parliament army, was captured and died from his wounds in Dublin Castle gaol.
he was one of the ten named in Act for the Settlement of Ireland 1652
as leaders of the pro-Royalist forces in Ireland.
Descended from Sir Christopher Plunket created Baron Killeen 1403.
Earl of Fingall
Baron Killeen and Earl of Fingall were titles in the Peerage of Ireland. Baron Fingall was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom...
(died Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle off Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland, was until 1922 the fortified seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex. Most of it dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland...
1649)
Married to Mabel daughter of Nicholas, 1st Viscount Barnewall.
Christopher Plunkett was a Confederate cavalry commander during the 1641 Rebellion and present at the siege of Drogheda, outlawed in County Meath on 17 November 1641. He took part in the Battle of Rathmines 2nd Aug 1649 against Parliament army, was captured and died from his wounds in Dublin Castle gaol.
he was one of the ten named in Act for the Settlement of Ireland 1652
Act for the Settlement of Ireland 1652
The Act for the Settlement of Ireland imposed penalties including death and land confiscation against participants and bystanders of the Irish Rebellion of 1641 and subsequent unrest.-Background:...
as leaders of the pro-Royalist forces in Ireland.
Descended from Sir Christopher Plunket created Baron Killeen 1403.