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What date did aoife macmurrough and strongbow get married?

Christchurch Cathedral, Waterford Ireland


Who was strongbow and what did he do?

According to Wikipedia, its entry for strongbow is: Strongbow is a brand of cider manufactured in England by Bulmers. It is the UK's most popular cider, accounting for more than half of the cider sold in Britain.[1] Strongbow is also unique in that it is produced with a Royal Warrant. Wikipedia also says that Strongbow was "named after the Anglo-Norman knight Richard de Clare, later Earl of Pembroke, nicknamed "Strongbow" for relying heavily on Welsh archers during campaigns in Ireland, where the native Irish had few bows and relied on javelins"


Why did Dermot McMurrough leave Ireland to get help?

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.


What date did King Henry II gay invade Ireland?

Strongbow's army came in 1169. He himself followed in August 1170. Henry II invaded (not to take Ireland, but to settle Strongbow who was 'getting ideas above his station' as it were) on 18th October 1181.


What was Strongbow's full name?

Richard de Clare. He also had the title of 2nd Earl of Pembroke.

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Who was strongbow and what did he do?

According to Wikipedia, its entry for strongbow is: Strongbow is a brand of cider manufactured in England by Bulmers. It is the UK's most popular cider, accounting for more than half of the cider sold in Britain.[1] Strongbow is also unique in that it is produced with a Royal Warrant. Wikipedia also says that Strongbow was "named after the Anglo-Norman knight Richard de Clare, later Earl of Pembroke, nicknamed "Strongbow" for relying heavily on Welsh archers during campaigns in Ireland, where the native Irish had few bows and relied on javelins"


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A snakebite is a beer cocktail consisting of an even mix of a lager and a cider, in this case the Strongbow brand.


When was Chief Jay Strongbow born?

Chief Jay Strongbow was born on October 4, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.


Is there caffeine in strongbow cider?

Yesn't


What number of percentage does strongbow have?

5.3%


Was Strongbow Irish?

No. He was born in England.