Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster
Richard de Burgh | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Earl of Ulster | |
Arms of de Burgh: Or, a cross gules. | |
| Coat of arms | Arms of the House of de Burgh.svg |
| Tenure | 1271–1326 |
| Predecessor | Walter de Burgh, 1st Earl of Ulster |
| Successor | William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster |
| Other titles | 3rd Baron of Connaught |
| Born | 1240 Ireland |
| Died | 29 July 1326 (aged 85–86) Athassel Priory, near Cashel, Ireland |
| Spouse(s) | Margarite |
| Issue | 10, including: Elizabeth, Queen of Scotland John de Burgh Edmond de Burgh |
| Parents | Walter de Burgh Aveline FitzJohn |
Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster and 3rd Baron of Connaught (English: /dəˈbɜːr/ də-BUR; Latinized to de Burgo; 1240 – 29 July 1326), called The Red Earl, was one of the most powerful Anglo-Norman nobles in Ireland during the late 13th and early 14th centuries and father of Elizabeth, wife of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland.