Manus O'Donnell (died 1600)
Irish nobleman (died 1600)
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Manus O'Donnell (Irish: Maghnas Ó Domhnaill;[1] c. 1579 – October 1600) was an Irish nobleman and member of the O'Donnell dynasty.
Bornc. 1579
Tyrconnell, Ireland
Tyrconnell, Ireland
DiedOctober 1600 (aged ~21)
Donegal, Tyrconnell, Ireland
Donegal, Tyrconnell, Ireland
BuriedDonegal Abbey
FatherHugh McManus O'Donnell
Manus O'Donnell | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1579 Tyrconnell, Ireland |
| Died | October 1600 (aged ~21) Donegal, Tyrconnell, Ireland |
| Buried | Donegal Abbey |
| Father | Hugh McManus O'Donnell |
| Mother | Iníon Dubh |
Manus was born c. 1579,[2] the third son of Hugh McManus O'Donnell, Irish Gaelic Lord of Tyrconnell, and his second wife Iníon Dubh.[3][4] Manus had two older brothers, Hugh Roe and Rory, and a younger brother Cathbarr.[4] He also had several sisters – Nuala, Mary and Margaret.[5]
Manus was wounded by his loyalist cousin Niall Garve O'Donnell during the Battle of Lifford.[6][7][8][9] He was brought back to Donegal, where he died.[a] He was buried in Donegal Abbey.[3][10]