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Hugh Roe O'Donnell (Irish: Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill), also known as Red Hugh O'Donnell (30 October 1572 – 10 September 1602), was a sixteenth-century leader of the Gaelic nobility of Ireland. He became Chief of the Name of Clan O'Donnell and Lord of Tyrconnell in 1593, following a lengthy succession dispute within the derbhfine of the O'Donnell dynasty, and after escaping a five-year imprisonment without trial in Dublin Castle. Along with his father-in-law Hugh O'Neill of Tyrone, he led an alliance of Irish clans in the Nine Years' War against the English government in Ireland. Hugh Roe led an Irish army to victory in the Battle of Curlew Pass. After defeat in the Siege of Kinsale, he travelled to Spain to seek support from King Philip III. Unsuccessful, he died in Spain and was succeeded by his younger brother Rory O'Donnell. He is sometimes also known as Aodh Ruadh II or Red Hugh II, especially in his native County Donegal.

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Born	Hugh Roe O'Donnell 30 October 1572 Lifford (in modern County Donegal), Ireland
Died	10 September 1602 (aged 29) Simancas Castle, Valladolid, Spain
Zodiac	Scorpio
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Iníon Dubh · Mother · -1608 · Irish queen consort edit info

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Aodh mac Maghnusa Ó Domhnaill · Father · 1540-1600 · Irish Gaelic lord (c. 1540 - c. 1600) edit info

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Cathbarr O'Donnell · Brother · -1608 · Irish nobleman edit info

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Rory O'Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell · Brother · 1575-1608 · Irish king edit info

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James MacDonald, 6th of Dunnyveg · Grandfather · -1565 · Scottish-Gaelic lord edit info

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Donnell O'Donnell · Half Brother · -1590 · Irish, Socialite edit info

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Hugh Dubh O'Donnell · Great-uncle · -1618 · Irish, Socialite edit info

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Hugh Duff O'Donnell · Great-grandfather · -1537 · Irish, Royalty edit info

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Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone · Father In Law · -1616 · Irish lord edit info

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Manus O'Donnell · Grandfather · -1564 · Irish lord (died 1564) edit info

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Alexander MacDonald, 5th of Dunnyveg · Great-grandfather · 1480-1538 · Scottish clan chief edit info

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Agnes Campbell · Grandmother · 1526-1601 · Lady of Dunnyveg edit info

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Nuala O'Donnell · Half Sister · 1565-1630 · Irish, Socialite edit info

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Niall Garve O'Donnell · Cousin · 1569-1626 · Irish chieftain edit info

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Brighid Nic Gearailt · Sister In Law · 1589-1682 · Irish poet and noble woman edit info

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Hugh O'Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell · Nephew · 1606-1642 · Gaelic Irish nobleman, titular Lord of Tír Conaill edit info

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Mary Stuart O'Donnell · Niece · 1607-1639 · Irish noblewoman edit info

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William FitzWilliam (Lord Deputy) · Associate · 1526-1599 · English Lord Deputy of Ireland edit info

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Philip II of Spain · Associate · 1527-1598 · King of Spain and Portugal edit info

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Fiach McHugh O'Byrne · Associate · 1544-1597 · Lord of "Clann Uí Bhroin" edit info

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Juan del Águila · Associate · 1545-1602 · Spanish general edit info

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Philip III of Spain · Associate · 1578-1621 · King of Spain and Portugal from 1598 to 1621 edit info

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