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Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh

1691 – 1756

Irish poet

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Lived 1691 – 1756 (aged 64–65). Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh was a poet.

Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh (1691–1756) was an Irish poet and historian. Born in Aherla (in the parish or Kilbonane) in County Cork, Mac Cárthaigh was a Jacobite who wrote in support of Charles McCarthy (Cormac Spáinneach Mac Cárthaigh) during the Williamite War in Ireland.

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Important facts

Born
1691, Aherla
Birth century
17th century
Died
1756
Occupation
Poet
Also known as
Eoghan an Mheirin Mac Carthaigh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh?

Irish poet (1691–1756)

When was Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh born?

Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh was born in 1691 in Aherla.

When did Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh die?

Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh died in 1756.

What was Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh's occupation?

Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh was a poet.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh

· Wikidata: Q5381691

· DBpedia: Eoghan an Mhéirín Mac Cárthaigh

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