William DE BURGH (BURKE, BOURKE) , Lord of Connacht
- Born: 1160
- Marriage (1): NNN OF THOMOND in 1193
- Died: 1205-1206 aged 45
General Notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_de_Burgh
William de Burgh (c. 1160 \endash winter 1205/1206) was the founder of the de Burgh/Burke/Bourke dynasty in Ireland.
He arrived in Ireland in 1185 and was closely associated with Prince John.
King Henry II of England appointed him Governor of Limerick and granted him vast estates in Leinster and Munster. De Burgh's castles at Tibberaghny (County Kilkenny), Kilsheelan, Ardpatrick and Kilfeacle were used to protect King John's northern borders of Waterford and Lismore and his castles at Carrigogunnell and Castleconnell were used to protect Limerick. He was Seneschal of Munster (Royal Governor) from 1201 to 1203.
William married NNN OF THOMOND, daughter of Domnall Mór Ó BRIAIN , King of Thomond and Unknown, in 1193.
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