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Strongbow's Tomb

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

The Norman knight who conquered Ireland, and a 'half-figure' beside him.

Richard de Clare, known as Strongbow, led the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1170. A stone knight in Christ Church Cathedral is said to mark his tomb.

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When
Died 1176
Where
53.3430, -6.2710
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

Christ Church Cathedral is open daily. Its crypt holds a mummified cat and rat.

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