This is a record of the rulers of Ireland in my Crusader Kings 2 playthrough
---1---King Mael Sechnaill mac Mael Ua Neill Noigiallaich
King of Ireland and Earl of Kildare
Ascended to the Throne 1 January, 846 at age 21
Known as a Skilled Tactician, Dilligent, Charitable, Ambitious and Brave
Died a natural death 22 November, 862 at age 37
Reigned for 16 Years 10 Months
Notes: This is the default original holder of the title 'King of Ireland' included here simply as a starting point.
---2---Earl Diarmait mac Donnchad Ua Cheinnselaig of Leinster
Earl of Leinster
Only very distantly related to last ruler.
Ascended to the Throne 1 July, 1042 at age 47
Known as a Thrifty Clerk, Lustful, Brave, Glutenous and Dilligent
Died a natural death 24 March, 1067 at age 72
Reigned for 24 Years 10 Months
Notes: This is the father of the original character I played, who held the County Leinster and gave us the County Dublin (and later the County Leinster upon his death).
---3---Duke Murchad 'the Kind' mac Diarmait Ua Cheinnselaig of Tara
Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Breifne
Son of Earl Diarmait.
Ascended to the Throne 1 July, 1052 at age 27
Known as a Tough Soldier, Honest, Humble, Temperate, Kind, Charitable and Chaste
Granted the title Earl of Dublin by his father. Inherited the title Earl of Leinster from his father.
Enacted Primogeniture succession in the land of Ireland.
Captured the County Kildare in the Dubliner Claim on Kildare War 1074-1075.
Created the Petty Kingdom (Duchy) of Tara.
Captured the County Ossory in the Taran Claim on Ossory War 1084-1087.
Created the Duchy of Leinster.
Granted the Earl of Ossory title to his son Domnall.
Captured the County Breifne in the Taran Claim on Breifne War 1096-1097.
Died bedridden and infirm on 26 August, 1098 at age 73
Reigned for 46 years 2 months
Notes: This is the first character I played in this playthrough of Crusader Kings 2, titles and stats are at time of death.
---4---King Uilliam 'the Just' mac Domnall Ua Cheinnselaig of Ireland
King of Ireland, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Thumond.
Grandson of Duke Murchad 'the Kind'
Ascended to the throne 26 August, 1098 at age 21
Known as a Charismatic Negotiator, Crusader and Gardener, Cruel, Proud, Charitable, Paranoid, Gregarious and Just.
Granted the title: Earl of Breifne to Kinsman.
Fought in the Scottish Excommunication war of 1099.
Captured the County Thumond in the Taran Claim on Thumond War 1104-1107.
Captured the County Desmond in the Taran Claim on Desmond War 1111-1112
Granted the title: Earl of Desmond to Brother
Usurped the Title of Duke of Munster.
Vassalizes the Earl of Ormond in 1119.
Grants the title: Duke of Munster to Kinsman.
Creates the Kingdom of Ireland 10 July, 1119
Joined the Crusade for Jerusalem called by Pope Telesphorus II
Died of illness during the Siege of Beirut 18 August, 1121 at age 44
Reigned for 23 years
Notes: Known to be a womanizer, in fact his 'grandson' Constantin is rumored to actually be his last son as his son Domnall's wife was known to be one of Uilliam's lovers.
---5---King Domnall mac Uilliam Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Thumond
Son of King Uilliam 'the Just'
Ascended to the throne 18 August, 1121 at age 22.
Known to be a Underhanded Rogue, Crusader and Rough Terrain Expert, Temperate, Envious, Honest, Humble, Shy, Brave, Charitable and Cruel.
Participated in the 1st Crusade for Jerusalem after the death of his father Uilliam 'the Just'
Captures the County Tyrone in the Irish Claim on Tyrone War 1124-1125.
Captures the County Connacht in the Irish Claim on Connacht War 1125-1126
Grants the title: Earl of Connacht to half brother.
Successfully Defended against invasion of Prince Seoan and his claim to the Kingdom of Ireland 1126-1128.
Holds Grand Tournament to celebrate success in the 1st Crusade.
Vassalizes the Earl of Oriel and Earl of Ulster in 1131.
Launches war on County Tyrconnell in Irish Claim to Tyrconnell War 1133-1135
Died of disease 14 December, 1133 at age 34
Reigned for 12 years 4 months
Notes: King Domnall wasn't as much of a womanizer as his father but he did pay for it more than Uilliam, he actually died of 'Great Pox' an old term for Syphilis (an STD)
---6---King Constantin 'the Holy' mac Domnall Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Thumond, Earl of Desmond, Earl of Tyrconnell
Son of King Domnall
Ascended to the throne 14 December, 1133 at age 15
Known as a Dutiful Cleric, Kind, Charitable, Temperate, Honest, Humble, Zealous and Gregarious
Finishes the Irish Claim on Tyrconnell War launched by his father King Domnall and fully unites Ireland.
Assumes the title of Earl of Tyrconnell
Holds Grand Tournament to celebrate the uniting of the entire island of Ireland.
Inherits and assumes the title of Earl of Desmond.
Recognized as a Paragon of Virtue by the Pope in July 1143 gaining the name 'the Holy'
Launches Irish Claim on Dyfed war against County Dyfed in the land of Wales in August 1143.
Died of snake bite 16 October, 1143 at age 25
Reigned 9 years 10 months
Note: King Constantin was killed by snake bite, this was rumored to be a setup assassination by a rival of his but this was never proven - the King was also ill at the time of his death, which is also rumored to have been a poisoning.
---7---King Amalgaid 'the Wise' mac Constantin Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, King of Wales, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Duke of Deheubarth, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Dyfed, Earl of Gwent, Earl of Tyrconnell, Earl of Desmond, Earl of Gwynedd.
Son of King Constantin 'the Holy'
Ascended to the throne 16 October, 1143 at age 5
Known to be a Fortune Builder, Crusader and Scholar, Kind, Just, Ambitious, Zealous and Decietful.
Grants the titles: Earl of Tyrconnell and Earl of Thumond to Kinsmen
Finishes the Irish Claim on Dyfed war launched by his father King Constantin 'the Holy' (1143-1145)
Assumes the title: Earl of Dyfed
Revokes the titles of Earl of Tyrconnell and Duke of Ulster after they are dishonorable and rebel. (1146-1148)
Put down Prince Uilliam's claim to the Kingdom. (1150-1151)
Defends against King Edern 'the Great' of the Kingdom of Alba (Scotland) in their claim on the County Ormond. (1152-1154)
Put down Prince Stefano's claim to the Kingdom (1154-1157)
Participated in the 2nd Crusade for Jerusalem in 1156.
Grants the title of Duke of Ulster to a Kinsman.
Holds a Grand Tournament in 1161 to celebrate our involvement in the crusade (although it was unsuccessful) and the continued strength and unity of the Kingdom of Ireland. King Amalgaid 'the Wise' takes first place in his own Grand Tournament among all the knights of the realm of Ireland.
Captures the County of Gwent in the Irish Claim on Gwent War (1162-1163)
Creates the title of Duke of Deheubarth.
Vassalizes the Countess of Glamorgan.
Captures and then defends the County of Gwynedd in the Irish Claim on Gwynedd War (1169-1171) and English Claim on Gwynedd War (1170-1171).
Defends against Norwegian Adventurer Rune's claim on the Duchy of Tara.
Inherits the Duchy of Munster and County of Ormond, grants these titles to another Kinsman. (1176)
Completes construction of the Castle Trim in the County Dublin and Grants the title of Baron of Trim to his son and Heir Prince Ardgar. (1177)
Enacts Medium Crown Authority in the Land of Ireland (1178)
Captures the County of Powys in the Irish Claim on Powys War (1180-1181).
Creates the Duchy of Gwynedd.
Grants the titles: Duke of Gwynedd and Earl of Powys to his son Prince Ardgar.
Forms the Kingdom of Wales in September 1183.
Dies a natural death 3 October, 1183
Reigned 40 years
Notes: Despite his four children, King Amalgaid 'the Wise' was rumored to be a Homosexual.
---8---King Ardgar 'the Great' mac Amalgaid Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, King of Wales, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Gwynedd, Earl of Dyfed, Earl of Tyrconnell, Earl of Desmond, Baron of Trim
Son of King Amalgaid 'the Wise'
Ascends to the throne 3 October, 1183 at age 24
Known to be a Midas Touched Crusader, Gregarious, Just, Charitable, Kind and Deceitful
Grants the titles: Duke of Dehuebarth, Duke of Gwynedd, Earl of Gwent and Earl of Powys to Kinsmen.
Participates in the 3rd Crusade for Jerusalem (1188-1189)
Holds a Grand Tournament to celebrate the victory of the 3rd Crusade.
Constructs a new castle in County Dublin named Mellifont, Grants the title of Baron of Mellifont to his son and Heir Prince Amalgaid. (1194)
Defends against Danish Adventurer Davi's Host Claim to the Duchy of Ulster (1199-1202)
Defeats the revolt of Duke Naill of Gwynedd (1201-1203)
Usurps the title of Earl of Powys.
Recreates the title of Duke of Gwynedd.
Grants the titles: Duke of Gwynedd and Earl of Powys to his eldest son and heir.
Constructs a new castle in County Leinster named Enniscorthy, Grants the title of Baron of Enniscorthy to his second son.
Raises first Retinue of the Kingdom of Ireland (standing army) (1205)
Dies a natural death 28 December, 1213 at age 54
Reigned for 30 years 2 months
---9---King Amalgaid II mac Ardgar Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, King of Wales, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Gwynedd, Earl of Dyfed, Earl of Tyrconnell, Earl of Desmond
Son of King Ardgar 'the Great'
Ascended to the throne 28 December, 1213 at age 36
Known to be a Midas Touched, Crusader and Impaler, Patient, Kind, Content, Paranoid and Lustful
Grants the Baronry of Trim and Baronry of Mellifont to his two eldest sons. (1214)
Successfully puts down a rebellion by the Duke of Connacht. (1216-1217)
Usurps the titles of Earl of Oriel and Duke of Connacht.
Grants the titles: Duke of Connacht and Earl of Oriel to a kinsman.
Captures the Counties Innes Gall and Isle of Man from Scotland in the 1st War for Irish Claims on Scotland. (1219-1221)
Usurps the title Duke of The Isles.
Grants the titles: Duke of the Isles, Earl of the Isle of Man and Earl of Innes Gall to kinsmen.
Holds a Grand Tournament to celebrate the increased size and power of the Kingdom (1221)
Participates in the Crusade for Andalusia (1221-1222)
Helps to put down a Revolt in the Duchy of Normandy on the way home from the Crusade in Iberia. (1223)
Captures the Counties of Argyll and Galloway Scotland in the 2nd War for Irish Claims on Scotland.(1230-1233)
Grants the title of Earl of Argyll to a kinsman.
Grants the title of Earl of Galloway to eldest son and heir.
Dies of illness (Great Pox) 2 February, 1235 at age 58
Reigned for 21 years 10 months
Notes: For many years was known as a 'Kinslayer' after having been involved in the clandestine death of a Kinswoman of his. Approximately 6 months before his death the Pope absolved him of this sin.
---10---King Iacob mac Eamonn Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, King of Wales, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Duke of Gwynedd, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Gwynedd, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Dyfed, Earl of Tyrconnell, Earl of Galloway.
Grandson of King Amalgaid II
Ascended to the throne 2 February, 1235 at age 22
Known to be Midas Touched, Trusting, Dilligent, Kind, Ambitious and Wroth.
Inherits the title Earl of Galloway from a kinsman.
Murdered on the orders of Broen Ua Cheinnselaig (Brother) on 7 August, 1238 at age 25
Reigned 3 years 6 months
Notes: To date the shortest reign by a King of Ireland, Iacob had very little time to distinguish himself. Rumored to have been involved in the death of his first wife (who had given him no children). Died childless.
---11---King Olchobar 'the Great' mac Eamonn Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, King of Wales, King of Lithuania, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Gwynedd, Earl of Dyfed, Earl of Tyrconnell, Earl of Desmond, Baron of Trim
Brother of King Iacob.
Ascended to the throne on 7 August, 1238 at age 22
Known to be a Midas Touched Crusader, Scarred, Proud, Temperate, Honest, Gregarious and Zealous Who was an Expert in Military Organization and Flat Terrain fighting.
Grants the titles of: Duchy of Gwynedd, Earl of Powys, Earl of Galloway and Baron of Enniscorthy to kinsmen.
Holds a Grand Tournament to celebrate the birth of our son and heir Enri.
Expands the Retinue of the Kingdom of Ireland (standing army)
Puts down the rebellion of Duke Faelan of Gwynedd (1251-1253)
Usurps the titles of Earl of Powys and Duke of Gwynedd.
Grants the titles: Duke of Gwynedd and Earl of Powys to kinsmen.
Participates in the Catholic Crusade for Lithuania. (1254-1256)
Granted the title of King of Lithuania due to his many victories during the Crusade for Lithuania. (1256)
Inherits 31 Earl and Baron titles in the Kingdom of Lithuania.
Creates the Duchy of Lithuania, Duchy of Grodno, Duchy of Courland.
Grants all Duke, Earl and Baron titles in the Kingdom of Lithuania to kinsmen.
Eldest Son and Heir Comes of Age and Marries Princess Emma Salian, securing an alliance with the Holy Roman Empire. (1258)
Launches the 3rd War for Irish claim on Scotland (1261)
Dies in battle against King Fergus of Alba (Scotland) 25 November, 1261 at age 45
Reigned 23 Years 3 Months
Notes: King Olchobar was the first Irish King of Lithuania, due to a misinterpretation this would technically become King Olchobar's main title and remain the main title of the Irish Kings until King Mael-Sechlainn 'the Wise', King Olchobar's Great grandson.
---12---King Enri 'the Confessor' mac Olchobar Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, King of Wales, King of Lithuania, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Gwynedd, Earl of Dyfed, Earl of Tyrconnell, Earl of Desmond, Baron of Trim
Son of King Olchobar 'the Great'
Ascended to the throne 25 November, 1261 at age 19
Known as a Midas Touched, Gardener and a Rough Terrain Military Expert, Kind, Brave, Humble, Temperate and Honest.
Grants title: Baron of Clonard to brother
Holds Grand Tournament to celebrate birth of son and heir Prince Oengus. (1263)
Puts down Romuvan religious revolt in Lithuania (1264)
Puts down a second Romuvan religious revolt in Lithuania (1265)
Helps to put down a revolt for kinsman in the Duchy of Normandy (1271)
Converts the population of Lithuania (under Irish Rule) to Catholosism (1272)
Fights a successful Holy War for the remaining Duchy of Lithuania (1279-1281)
Grants Earl and Baron titles gained in Holy War for Lithuania to kinsmen
Fights a successful Holy War for the remaining Duchy of Livonia (1282-1283)
Finishes construction of a new castle in the County Gwynedd, grants the Baronry of Llanbadarn to a kinsman. (1283)
Died after a period of illness 21 March, 1283 at age 41
Reigned 21 years 8 months
---13---King Oengus 'the Wise' mac Enri Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, King of Wales, King of Lithuania, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Gwynedd, Earl of Dyfed, Earl of Tyrconnell, Earl of Desmond, Earl of Latgale, Baron of Trim, Baron of Conway
Ascended to the throne 21 March, 1283 at age 21
Known as a Midas Touched, Genius, Crusader and Scholar, Dilligent, Just, Humble, Patient, Charitable, Kind and Brave.
Inherited the titles: Earl of Latgale and Baron of Latgale (in Lithuania) (1283)
Fought De Jure war for the County Martenburg (1285-1286)
Usurped the title Earl of Martenburg.
Created the title Duke of Prussia.
Granted the titles: Duke of Prussia and Earl of Martenburg to kinsmen.
Hold Grand Tournament celebrating unity and power in Ireland and Lithuania (1286)
Retinue of King of Ireland is expanded (1286)
Participates in the Crusade for Portugal (1286-1288)
Defeat the armies of Mael-Patraic Ua Cheinnselaig in his host claim war for the Kingdom of Ireland, Wales and Lithuania. (1291-1293)
Inherit the title of Baron of Blarney and Grant the title of Baron of Blarney to Kinsman. (1293)
Crush peasant rebellion in County Gwent and County Glamorgan in Wales. (1294-1295)
Fought De Jure war for the County Zhmud in Lithuania (1295-1296)
Title of Earl of Samogitia usurped and granted to Kinsman.
Fought De Jure war for County Semba in Lithuania (1296-1297)
Title of Earl of Semba usurped and granted to Kinsman.
Fought in successful Holy War for Livonia (1297-1299)
Duchy of Linvonia create, it and 2 Earl and 3 Baron titles are granted to Kinsmen.
Launches 4th War for Irish claims in Scotland (1300) which ends inconclusively due to the death of King Oengus and no longer valid claims.
Died in battle against King John IV of Alba (Scotland) 4 May, 1300 at age 38
Reigned 17 years 2 months
Notes: Both King Oengus and his son King Mael-Sechlainn were known as 'the Wise' and they both were known to be Genius caliber intellects. They are collectively known as the Genius Kings.
---14---King Mael-Sechlainn 'the Wise' mac Oengus Ua Cheinnselaig
King of Ireland, King of Wales, King of Lithuania, Duke of Tara, Duke of Leinster, Earl of Dublin, Earl of Leinster, Earl of Kildare, Earl of Ossory, Earl of Gwynedd, Earl of Dyfed, Earl of Desmond, Earl of Latgale, Baron of Trim, Baron of Conway, Heir to the Duchy of Estonia and Heir to the County of Ingria.
Ascends to the throne 4 May, 1300 at age 17
Will rewrite once he dies.
Fought twice to reduce power in the Kingdom of Scotland, keeping County Katnes independent and capturing two Counties from Scotland.
Fought in 4 De Jure wars to Unite Lithuania.
Fought in a Holy War for Estonia against the Sumonesko Pagans.
Put down two religious revolts in Lithuania.
Put down the revolt of the Duke of Dehuebarth in Wales.
Participated in the Catholic Crusade for Aragon.
Granted the the titles: Duke of Galloway, Earl of Lothan and Earl of Carrick in the Kingdom of Scotland, Earl of Tyrconnell in the Kingdom of Ireland and Duke of Samogitia, Duchy of Estonia, Earl of Scalovia, Earl of Memel, Earl of Liivimaa, Earl of Kalevan, Earl of Ingria and Earl of Narva in the Kingdom of Lithuania.
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I never quite finished this as the game got a little buggy and I got less interested once the Empire got bloated and it wasn't as fun anymore but I thought I'd post this anyways if only to look back on.
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