His daughter Aoife in marriage and his throne.
He came to help Dermot McMurrough regain his throne and because he was promised Dermot McMurrough's daughter Aoife in marriage.
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He had been promised her by her father, Dermot McMurrough, for helping him in his attempts to regain the throne of Leinster in Ireland.
In 1166 he was ousted as King of Leinster. In an effort to regain his throne he sought assistance from King Henry II of England. Troops were sent and he regained his throne. Dermot's daughter Aoife then married a nobleman Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow. When Dermot died Strongbow took over. King Henry II sent troops again in an effort to keep Strongbow under control. It was through Dermot McMurrough's actions that England first began to rule Ireland.
Aoife McMurrough.
He married Aoife McMurrough in 1171.
Dermot McMurrough.
They were called upon by Dermot McMurrough to help him regain a kingship that he had lost in Ireland.
Dermot McMurrough invited them, to help him regain his throne in Ireland. They came in the year 1169.
Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow, was married to Aoife (or Eva) MacMurrough. She was the daughter of Dermot MacMurrough, the King of Leinster, and their marriage played a significant role in the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. Aoife's union with Strongbow helped solidify his power and influence in the region.
We don't have Strongbow sider :(
Chief Jay Strongbow is 6' 6".