Hugo Ricciardi O'Neill
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Hugo Ricciardi O'Neill is the current head of the O'Neill dynasty
of Clanaboy
, whose family has been in Portugal
since the 18th century.
and Count
of Clanaboy
, but he refuses to use this title, using instead the style O'Neill of Clannaboy. He is the first child and only son of the previous head Jorge Maria O'Neill
and wife Josefina Luísa Roquette Ricciardi.
Another branch of the O'Neill clan known as the O'Neill of the Fews of Tyrone
is headed by Don
Carlos O'Neill, the 12th Marquess
of la Granja. He was declared the Tanist or heir by the O'Neill clan in 1991. Since the apparent accession of Hugo O'Neill there appears to be some confusion about who is the true O'Neill and heir to the throne of Ulaid
. Because the attribution to Hugo O'Neill is based on the Spanish laws of descent as an appendage to the title Marques de la Granja and a different O'Neill of the Fews branch has an equally strong claim under Gaelic law.
Hugo O'Neill spends most of his time living in Ulster
and claims to feel better living there than in Portugal. His Portuguese residence is his Quinta das Machadas de Cima, at São Julião Parish, in Setúbal
. He is a Dr. Licentiate
and an Autonomous Consultant
and a MA
Honoris Causa by the National University of Ireland, Galway
, and he is the Chairman of The Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains
. He is also the representative of the title of Viscount
of Santa Mónica, in Portugal.
of the Quinta do Bonjardim, in Belas, Sintra
, on 10 October 1962 his cousin Rosa Maria de Sousa Coutinho Empis (born Lisbon, Mercês, 2 February 1936), daughter of Raúl Júlio Empis and wife Dona
Luísa Olga Burnay de Sousa Coutinho. They had four children:
O'Neill dynasty
The O'Neill dynasty is a group of families that have held prominent positions and titles throughout European history. The O'Neills take their name from Niall Glúndub, an early 10th century High King of Ireland from the Cenél nEógain...
of Clanaboy
Clandeboye
Clandeboye is in modern times an area of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is named after the Clandeboye family, a branch of the O'Neill dynasty. They settled in the 1330s after the death of the Earl of Ulster in what is now south Antrim and north Down, giving their name to the territory...
, whose family has been in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
since the 18th century.
Recognition
Hugo O'Neill is officially recognized by the offices of arms throughout Europe as titular PrincePrince
Prince is a general term for a ruler, monarch or member of a monarch's or former monarch's family, and is a hereditary title in the nobility of some European states. The feminine equivalent is a princess...
and Count
Count
A count or countess is an aristocratic nobleman in European countries. The word count came into English from the French comte, itself from Latin comes—in its accusative comitem—meaning "companion", and later "companion of the emperor, delegate of the emperor". The adjective form of the word is...
of Clanaboy
Clandeboye
Clandeboye is in modern times an area of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is named after the Clandeboye family, a branch of the O'Neill dynasty. They settled in the 1330s after the death of the Earl of Ulster in what is now south Antrim and north Down, giving their name to the territory...
, but he refuses to use this title, using instead the style O'Neill of Clannaboy. He is the first child and only son of the previous head Jorge Maria O'Neill
Jorge Maria O'Neill
Jorge Maria O'Neill was the head of one of the Irish Royal Families, the Clanaboy O'Neill dynasty, which has resided in Portugal since the 18th century.-Recognition:...
and wife Josefina Luísa Roquette Ricciardi.
Another branch of the O'Neill clan known as the O'Neill of the Fews of Tyrone
Tyrone
The name Tyrone can refer to:*County Tyrone, a county in Northern Ireland, roughly corresponding to the ancient kingdom of Tír Eogain*An Earl of Tyrone*A small steam train which runs between Bushmills and the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland-Places:...
is headed by Don
Don (honorific)
Don, from Latin dominus, is an honorific in Spanish , Portuguese , and Italian . The female equivalent is Doña , Dona , and Donna , abbreviated "Dª" or simply "D."-Usage:...
Carlos O'Neill, the 12th Marquess
Marquess
A marquess or marquis is a nobleman of hereditary rank in various European peerages and in those of some of their former colonies. The term is also used to translate equivalent oriental styles, as in imperial China, Japan, and Vietnam...
of la Granja. He was declared the Tanist or heir by the O'Neill clan in 1991. Since the apparent accession of Hugo O'Neill there appears to be some confusion about who is the true O'Neill and heir to the throne of Ulaid
Ulaid
The Ulaid or Ulaidh were a people of early Ireland who gave their name to the modern province of Ulster...
. Because the attribution to Hugo O'Neill is based on the Spanish laws of descent as an appendage to the title Marques de la Granja and a different O'Neill of the Fews branch has an equally strong claim under Gaelic law.
Life
Since the Carnation RevolutionCarnation Revolution
The Carnation Revolution , also referred to as the 25 de Abril , was a military coup started on 25 April 1974, in Lisbon, Portugal, coupled with an unanticipated and extensive campaign of civil resistance...
Hugo O'Neill spends most of his time living in Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
and claims to feel better living there than in Portugal. His Portuguese residence is his Quinta das Machadas de Cima, at São Julião Parish, in Setúbal
Setúbal
Setúbal is the main city in Setúbal Municipality in Portugal with a total area of 172.0 km² and a total population of 118,696 inhabitants in the municipality. The city proper has 89,303 inhabitants....
. He is a Dr. Licentiate
Licentiate
Licentiate is the title of a person who holds an academic degree called a licence. The term may derive from the Latin licentia docendi, meaning permission to teach. The term may also derive from the Latin licentia ad practicandum, which signified someone who held a certificate of competence to...
and an Autonomous Consultant
Consultant
A consultant is a professional who provides professional or expert advice in a particular area such as management, accountancy, the environment, entertainment, technology, law , human resources, marketing, emergency management, food production, medicine, finance, life management, economics, public...
and a MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
Honoris Causa by the National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway
The National University of Ireland, Galway is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland...
, and he is the Chairman of The Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains
The Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains
The Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains is an organisation which was established by the then President of Ireland to bring together the Chiefs of the Name of the Gaelic nobility of Ireland as then recognised by the Chief Herald of Ireland....
. He is also the representative of the title of Viscount
Viscount
A viscount or viscountess is a member of the European nobility whose comital title ranks usually, as in the British peerage, above a baron, below an earl or a count .-Etymology:...
of Santa Mónica, in Portugal.
Marriage and issue
Hugo Ricciardi O'Neill married at the ChapelChapel
A chapel is a building used by Christians as a place of fellowship and worship. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a church, college, hospital, palace, prison or funeral home, located on board a military or commercial ship, or it may be an entirely free-standing building,...
of the Quinta do Bonjardim, in Belas, Sintra
Sintra
Sintra is a town within the municipality of Sintra in the Grande Lisboa subregion of Portugal. Owing to its 19th century Romantic architecture and landscapes, becoming a major tourist centre, visited by many day-trippers who travel from the urbanized suburbs and capital of Lisbon.In addition to...
, on 10 October 1962 his cousin Rosa Maria de Sousa Coutinho Empis (born Lisbon, Mercês, 2 February 1936), daughter of Raúl Júlio Empis and wife Dona
Dom (title)
Dom is a title of respect prefixed to the given name. It derives from Latin Dominus.It is used in English for certain Benedictine and Carthusian monks, and for members of certain communities of Canons Regular. Examples include Benedictine monks of the English Benedictine Congregation...
Luísa Olga Burnay de Sousa Coutinho. They had four children:
- Luísa Empis O'Neill (born Lisbon, Prazeres, 30 January 1964), married Chapel of the Quinta das Machadas, São Julião, SetúbalSetúbalSetúbal is the main city in Setúbal Municipality in Portugal with a total area of 172.0 km² and a total population of 118,696 inhabitants in the municipality. The city proper has 89,303 inhabitants....
, 10 July 1987 Pedro Joaquim de Sousa Alvim Calado Cortes (born Lisbon, São Domingos de Benfica, 12 August 1963), Agricultural EngineerAgricultural engineeringAgricultural engineering is the engineering discipline that applies engineering science and technology to agricultural production and processing...
from the Instituto Superior de AgronomiaInstituto Superior de AgronomiaInstituto Superior de Agronomia , School of Agronomy - Technical University of Lisbon, is a national and international renowned faculty of excellence for graduation and post-graduation studies in Agronomy, Forestry, Food Science, Landscape Architecture, Environment, Animal Production, Plant...
of the University of Lisbon, first born son of Sérgio Alexandre Nunes Calado Cortes, and wife Maria Ana de São Paio de Sousa Alvim, and had three children - Catarina Empis O'Neill (born Lisbon, Prazeres, 13 January 1965), married Chapel of the Quinta das Machadas, São Julião, Setúbal, on 7 March 1992 Pedro Maria da Câmara Pina de Sousa Mendes (born Lisbon, São Jorge de Arroios, 23 March 1965), Licentiate in ManagementManagementManagement in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively...
, second son of Dr. José da Mata de Sousa Mendes, and wife Maria Leonor Mayer da Câmara Pina, and had six children - Maria Ana Empis O'Neill (born Lisbon, Prazeres, 17 January 1966), married Chapel of the Quinta das Machadas, São Julião, Setúbal, 29 June 1991 Luís de Freitas Branco de Sá da Bandeira, son of José Maria de Castro e Almeida de Sá da Bandeira, and wife Clara de Freitas Branco, and had six children.
- Jorge Maria Empis O'Neill (born Lisbon, São Domingos de Benfica, 6 August 1970), Licentiate in Management and MarketingMarketingMarketing is the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments...
by the I.A.D.E., heir apparent to his father, married Chapel of the Quinta das Machadas, São Julião, Setúbal, 8 June 1996 Rita Barradas Teixeira Santos, later divorced, and had issue, an only daughter:- Maria Ana Teixeira Santos O'Neill
See also
- Uí Néill descendants
- Irish nobilityIrish nobilityThis article concerns the Gaelic nobility of Ireland from ancient to modern times. It only partly overlaps with Chiefs of the Name because it excludes Scotland and other discussion...
- Irish kingsIrish kingsThis page serves as an index of lists of kings of the Gaelic kingdoms of Ireland of the Early Medieval period.*List of High Kings of Ireland*Kings of Ailech*Kings of Airgíalla*Kings of Brega*Kings of Breifne*Kings of Connacht*Kings of Dál nAraidi...
- Irish royal familiesIrish Royal FamiliesThe Irish Royal Families were dynasties who ruled large overkingdoms and smaller petty kingdoms on the island of Ireland over the last two millennia.-Locality:...
- O'Neill (surname)O'Neill (surname)The O'Neill dynasty is a group of families that have held prominent positions and titles throughout European history. The O'Neills take their name from Niall Glúndub, an early 10th century High King of Ireland from the Cenél nEógain...
- Uí NéillUí NéillThe Uí Néill are Irish and Scottish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noigiallach , an historical King of Tara who died about 405....
, the Irish Dynasty - Ó Neill Dynasty Today
- O'Neill of Clannaboy