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In Ireland, O'Doherty's Rebellion is launched by the Burning of Derry.

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O'Doherty's rebellion

Failed rebellion in 1608 in Ulster, Ireland

O'Doherty's Rebellion, also called O'Dogherty's Revolt, was an uprising against the Crown authorities in western Ulster, Ireland. Sir Cahir O'Doherty, lord of Inishowen, a Gaelic chieftain, had been a supporter of the Crown during the Nine Years' War (1593–1603), but angered at…
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Burning of Derry

Battle of O'Doherty's Rebellion (1608)

The Burning of Derry took place on 19 April 1608 during O'Doherty's Rebellion when Sir Cahir O'Doherty led a force of rebels to storm Derry in Ulster. He launched his rebellion with an attack on the garrison town of Derry, which was taken thanks to the element of surprise. The…
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April 19

Day of the year

April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 256 days remain until the end of the year.
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