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Phelim O'Neill (1603 - 1653):
Politician and revolutionary


Phelim O'Neill was born in Kinard, County Tyrone, studied at Lincoln's Inn, and served as member for Dungannon in the Irish parliament. He was expelled in 1641 for his part in the rebellion. After seizing Charlemont castle, he was chosen leader of the Ulster forces at Monaghan. He was defeated at Lisburn, County Antrim, but captured Lurgan, County Armagh, and burnt Armagh. In 1650 he was forced to capitulate and was tried and executed in Dublin.

Born: 1603
Died: 10 March 1653
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