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Neal the Confessor, also known as Neal of Ossory, was an Irish bishop who lived in the 12th century. He is best known for his role in opposing the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and for his martyrdom. Neal was a relative of Diarmuid MacMurrough, the King of Leinster, and was appointed Bishop of Ossory in 1152. When King Diarmuid invited the Anglo-Normans to help him regain his kingdom from his enemies, Neal strongly opposed this move, seeing it as a threat to Irish sovereignty. He was eventually arrested and imprisoned by the Anglo-Normans for his refusal to support their cause. Neal was then taken to Dublin, where he was tried and sentenced to death for his defiance. He was hanged, drawn and quartered in 1164, becoming a martyr and a symbol of Irish resistance against foreign invasion.

1152-1164

Neal Douglas was a Scottish knight who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He is best known for his role in the Wars of the Scottish Succession, specifically for his involvement in the Battle of Harlaw in 1411. Neal was a supporter of King Robert III of Scotland, who was facing a rebellion led by his own son, Murdoch Stuart, Duke of Albany. Neal played a crucial role in the Scottish victory at Harlaw, where he led the right wing of the Scottish army and helped to turn the tide of the battle. After the victory, Neal was rewarded with lands and titles for his service to the king.

Late 14th - Early 15th century