Henry Heron (soldier) facts for kids

Henry Heron was an Irish soldier who lived during the Tudor era. This was a time when the Tudor family ruled England and Ireland.

Henry Heron: An Irish Soldier

Henry's father was Sir Nicholas Heron. Sir Nicholas was an Englishman who moved to Ireland. He became an important leader in politics and the military. Henry also became related to the Bagenal family. His brothers-in-law were Sir Henry Bagenal and Dudley Bagenal. Their father, Sir Nicholas Bagenal, was another important settler in Ireland.

Life in County Carlow

Henry owned land in County Carlow. He got involved in a big disagreement with the Kavanagh family, who lived nearby. This was a serious conflict.

Conflict with the Kavanaghs

In 1586, Henry and his brother-in-law Dudley worked together. They were part of a plan that led to the capture of a main leader from the Kavanagh family. This leader died during the operation.

The next year, in 1587, something sad happened. Dudley was attacked in a surprise ambush and died. This was likely in revenge for the earlier event. By 1588, Henry Heron was facing money problems. He had to ask the Crown (the government at the time) for help. This was because his lands were being attacked.