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The '''Leinster Revolts''' took place in the province of [[Leinster]] in [[Ireland]] in the late [[10th century|10th]] and early [[11th century|11th centuries]]. Both were instigated by the Irish-born King [[Brian Boru]] of [[Munster]], who hoped to overthrow the [[Viking|Norse]] King [[Sitric Silkbeard]] of [[Dublin]] and seize his throne for himself. | The '''Leinster Revolts''' took place in the province of [[Leinster]] in [[Ireland]] in the late [[10th century|10th]] and early [[11th century|11th centuries]]. Both were instigated by the Irish-born King [[Brian Boru]] of [[Munster]], who hoped to overthrow the [[Viking|Norse]] King [[Sitric Silkbeard]] of [[Dublin]] and seize his throne for himself. | ||
Following the first revolt in [[1000]], Sitric's power was severely diminished. In [[1006]], he lamented that he had become little more than a lapdog to Brian. In the years that followed, Sitric's position was further destabilised by the second Leinster Revolt and the [[Battle of Clontarf]] in [[1014]]. ([[ | Following the first revolt in [[1000]], Sitric's power was severely diminished. In [[1006]], he lamented that he had become little more than a lapdog to Brian. In the years that followed, Sitric's position was further destabilised by the second Leinster Revolt and the [[Battle of Clontarf]] in [[1014]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Book of Kells (audio story)|The Book of Kells]]'') | ||
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[[Category:11th century Earth-based conflicts]] | [[Category:11th century Earth-based conflicts]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:01, 3 September 2020
The Leinster Revolts took place in the province of Leinster in Ireland in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. Both were instigated by the Irish-born King Brian Boru of Munster, who hoped to overthrow the Norse King Sitric Silkbeard of Dublin and seize his throne for himself.
Following the first revolt in 1000, Sitric's power was severely diminished. In 1006, he lamented that he had become little more than a lapdog to Brian. In the years that followed, Sitric's position was further destabilised by the second Leinster Revolt and the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. (AUDIO: The Book of Kells)
