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John Oge Burke
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| Sean Óge de Búrca | |
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Arms of de Burgh/Burke of Clanricarde:
Or, a cross gules in the first quarter a lion rampant sable |
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| Died | June 1601 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Parent(s) | John Burke |
| Relatives | Redmond Burke (brother) William Burke (brother) Thomas Burke (brother) |
John Oge Burke (in Irish: Sean Óge de Búrca) was an important Irish gentleman and soldier. He lived in the late 1500s. He took part in a major conflict called the Nine Years' War. Sadly, he was captured during the war and later executed in June 1601.
Who Was John Oge Burke?
John Oge Burke was one of the sons of John Burke, Baron Leitrim. His father passed away in 1583. John Oge also had several brothers, including William Burke and Redmond Burke.
Fighting in the Nine Years' War
John Oge Burke was a soldier during the Nine Years' War (Ireland). This was a big conflict in Ireland that lasted from 1593 to 1603. He fought alongside his brother, William Burke, Lord of Bealatury. They were part of the Irish forces.
Capture and Execution
In early 1601, John Oge Burke was captured. He was taken prisoner in a place called O'Meagher's country of Ikerrin. This happened during the first week of that year.
The Annals of the Four Masters is a famous historical record. It tells us what happened next. John Oge's brothers had joined another leader named O'Donnell. They continued to fight against the Queen's forces. Because of this, the Lord Justice of Ireland gave an order. He told the Earl of Ormond to execute John Oge Burke. This order was carried out in June 1601.
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- House of Burke
- Earl of Clanricarde
