John de Courcy in Ulster

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  • Created on: 27-01-17 10:17
Where did de Courcy's ancestors come from?
Normandy
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Where were his ancestors given land?
Somerset
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In 1176, who did de Courcy come to Dublin with?
Fitzaudelin
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What was the eastern half of Ulster known as?
Ulaid
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What was the name of the local king in Downpatrick?
Macdunlevy
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Where did de Courcy build his strongest castle?
Carrickfergus
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What saint did he name Downpatrick Cathedral after?
St Patrick
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Who did de Courcey marry in 1180?
Affreca
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Who did he annoy by issuing coins with his own head on them?
Prince John
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Who drove de Courcy out of Ulster in 1204?
De Lacy
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Where were his ancestors given land?

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Somerset

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In 1176, who did de Courcy come to Dublin with?

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What was the eastern half of Ulster known as?

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What was the name of the local king in Downpatrick?

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