Richard Mor de Burgh

Richard Mor de Burgh, eldest son of William de Burgh; born about 1194, died 1242. 1st Lord of Connacht, founder of the towns of Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Galway.

Succeeded by his son, Walter de Burgh, 1st Earl of Ulster.

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