Red Hugh O’Donnell dies in Spain 1602

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#OnThisDay 1602 Red Hugh O’Donnell died in Simancas, Spain. O’Donnell was there to ask Phillip III to launch another invasion of Ireland following their defeat at Kinsale. O’Donnell was allegedly poisoned by James Blake, an English agent from Galway.
Although it was most likely a tapeworm which caused his demise. Agents and spies of old would often claim responsibility for something in which they had no hand.
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Hi, I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now. I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in. Hope you enjoy.

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