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Neesy O'Haughan

1691 – 1720

Irish outlaw

Highwayman

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About Neesy O'Haughan

Lived 1691 – 1720 (aged 28–29). Neesy O'Haughan was a highwayman.

Naoise O'Haughan , also known as Neesy, Ness and Nessie (–1720) was a highwayman from Skerry in the valley of the Braid river in County Antrim, Ireland in the early 18th century. He was the eldest of three sons, having two brothers called Shane and Denis.

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Important facts

Born

1691, County Antrim

Birth century

17th century

Died

1720, County Antrim, Ireland

Occupation

Highwayman

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Neesy O'Haughan's

François Gigot de la Peyronie

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis

1698 – 1759

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Neesy O'Haughan?

Irish outlaw

When was Neesy O'Haughan born?

Neesy O'Haughan was born in 1691 in County Antrim.

When did Neesy O'Haughan die?

Neesy O'Haughan died in 1720 in County Antrim, Ireland.

What was Neesy O'Haughan's occupation?

Neesy O'Haughan was a highwayman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Neesy O'Haughan

· Wikidata: Q6986970

· DBpedia: Neesy O'Haughan

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