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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.

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Who was Strongbow's wife?

Aoife McMurrough.


What year did Strongbow get married?

He married Aoife McMurrough in 1171.


What did Dermot McMurrough offer Strongbow?

His daughter Aoife in marriage and his throne.


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What is the french name for Aoife?

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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.


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