Muirchertach Ua Briain

Muircheartach Ua Briain (anglicised as Murtaugh O'Brien; c. 1050 – c. 10 March 1119), son of Toirdelbach Ua Briain and great-grandson of Brian Boru, was King of Munster and later self-declared High King of Ireland.

Muirchertach Ua Briain
King of Munster and High King of Ireland
Fanciful depiction of Muirchertach.
Reignc.1075-1086
PredecessorToirdelbach Ua Briain
SuccessorTairrdelbach Ua Conchobair
Bornc. 1050
Died1119
IssueMathgamain
Domnall
Bjaðmunjo
Lafracoth
HouseUí Briain
FatherToirdelbach Ua Briain
MotherDerbforgaill, daughter of Tadhg Mac Giolla Pádraig of Osraige
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