Richard de Burgh

Red Earl of Ulster

Richard de Burgh was a powerful nobleman in medieval Ireland. He was the Red Earl of Ulster and a member of the powerful de Burgh family. De Burgh was a skilled military leader and played a key role in the defense of Ireland against the Bruce Invasion. He was also a patron of the arts and architecture, and his castle in Ireland is still standing today. De Burgh was a complex figure, known for his bravery and his cunn...