John de Burgh
English nobleman
About John de Burgh
Lived 1286 – 1313 (aged 26–27).
John de Burgh ( ; 1286 – 18 June 1313) was an Irish noble who was the son of Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster and his mother was, Margarite.
Background
Heir apparent to the Earldom of Ulster, he married (as her first husband) in Waltham Abbey, Essex, on 30 September 1308, Elizabeth de Clare, sister of Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Hertford and 8th Earl of Gloucester. She was the founder of Clare College, Cambridge, and a granddaughter of King Edward I. Gloucester in turn married John's sister Maud.
Family John and Elizabeth had one son: William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster (1312–1333)
However, John died in Galway the next year, leaving his infant son William heir to the Earldom.
Ancestry
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John de Burgh?
English nobleman (1286–1313)
When was John de Burgh born?
John de Burgh was born in 1286.
When did John de Burgh die?
John de Burgh died on 18 June 1313 in Galway.
What nationality was John de Burgh?
John de Burgh's recorded nationality: Lordship of Ireland.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John de Burgh (died 1313)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John de Burgh. https://biography.guide/john-de-burgh-1286/
MLA: "John de Burgh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-de-burgh-1286/.
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