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Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan

d. 1096

Irish king

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About Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan

Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan was an Irish.

Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan was Chief of Síol Anmchadha from 1069 to 1096

Biography

A great grandson of Gadhra Mór mac Dundach, grandson of Madudan mac Gadhra Mór, and son of Diarmaid mac Madudan, Madudan Reamhar was the first bearer of the surname Madden, a family originally from east County Galway.

He died of a pestilence which caused a great mortality of the men of Ireland in 1095. Following his death, Gillafin Mac Coulahan became ruler but was killed in 1101 by Madudan's son, Diarmaid Ua Madadhan.

His nickname reamhar meant large or fat.

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Important facts

Died
1096
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan?

Irish king

When did Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan die?

Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan died in 1096.

What nationality was Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan?

Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan

· Wikidata: Q6728761

· DBpedia: Madudan Reamhar Ua Madadhan

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