Aed mac Brian Ó hUiginn
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Aed mac Brian Ó hUiginn, Irish
poet
, died 1487.
Aed was a member of a branch of the Ó hUiginn
brehon
family.
The Annals of the Four Masters
recorded his death, sub anno 1487, as follows:
His father was Brian Ó hUiginn
, who's other sons included Domnall mac Brian Ó hÚigínn
and Cairbre mac Brian Ó hUiginn
.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, died 1487.
Aed was a member of a branch of the Ó hUiginn
Ó hUiginn
Ó hUiginn is the surname of a Gaelic-Irish family of poets, scribes and historians located in Connacht.Originally part of the southern Uí Néill based in the Irish midlands, they moved west into Connacht...
brehon
Brehon
Brehon is the term in Gaelic-Irish culture for a judge. The Brehons were part of the system of "Brehon Law". The Brehons wore yellow robes when delivering verdicts. Several dozen families were recognised as hereditary brehon clans.-See also:* Mac an Bhaird...
family.
The Annals of the Four Masters
Annals of the Four Masters
The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland or the Annals of the Four Masters are a chronicle of medieval Irish history...
recorded his death, sub anno 1487, as follows:
- Hugh, the son of Brian, son of Farrel Roe O'Higgin, died.
His father was Brian Ó hUiginn
Brian Ó hUiginn
-Biography:Brian was a member of a branch of the Ó hUiginn brehon family, based in what is now County Mayo.The Annals of the Four Masters recorded his death, sub anno 1476, as follows:...
, who's other sons included Domnall mac Brian Ó hÚigínn
Domnall mac Brian Ó hÚigínn
-Biography:The Annals of Connacht, sub anno 1502, state that Domnall son of Brian O hUiginn, teacher of the schools of Ireland in Poetry, died.He may have been the Chief Ollam of Ireland, but his obituary does not make this clear.-See also:...
and Cairbre mac Brian Ó hUiginn
Cairbre mac Brian Ó hUiginn
Cairbre mac Brian Ó hUiginn, Irish poet, died 1505.Aed was a member of a branch of the Ó hUiginn brehon family.The Annals of the Four Masters recorded his death, sub anno 1505, as follows:...
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External links
- http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100005D/