Historedia
Person

Hugh O'Neill

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1598–1600

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Hugh O'Neill, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of the Yellow Ford

    1598

    Role: Irish Lord and Commander

    1. 14 August 1598 · County ArmaghBattle of the Yellow Ford

      English forces under Bagenal were ambushed and routed by O'Neill's army in County Armagh.

    2. 14 August 1598 · County ArmaghDeath of Henry Bagenal

      Bagenal was killed by a musketeer during the battle, and his men suffered heavy losses.

  2. Ulster Chieftains Resist English Reconquest

    1600

    Role: Leader of the Irish confederacy

    1. April 1600 · IrelandSpanish Supplies

      In April 1600, a Spanish ship delivered munitions to the confederacy, and O'Neill sent his son Henry to Spain to secure further support.

Sources

  1. Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  2. Battle of the Yellow Ford Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22