EuropeEvent
Norreys and Fenton Parley in Connaught
- When
- 1596
- Where
- Connaught
- Episodes
- 1
In June 1596, Sir John Norreys and Sir Geoffrey Fenton traveled to Connaught to negotiate with local lords. Despite a nominal submission, peace failed to hold, and hostilities resumed shortly after Norreys returned to Ulster in December.
Episodes
Background and detail
Negotiation. Norreys and Fenton journeyed to Connaught in June 1596 specifically to parley with local lords. Their diplomatic efforts resulted in a nominal submission from these leaders, though the underlying tensions in the province remained unresolved.
People involved
- Sir John Norreys · English soldier and military commander
- Sir Geoffrey Fenton · Principal Secretary of State in Ireland
Sources
- John Norris (soldier) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
- Geoffrey Fenton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
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