Brian Boru was the High King of Ireland from 1002 to 1014. He defeated Niall of the Nine Hostages kingdom which ruled Ireland for a very long time and is likely responsible for ending Viking invasions of Ireland. Brian Boru is mentioned in the Annals of Inisfallen and in Chronicon Scotorum as "Brian mac Cennétig". The name Brian of Bóruma or Brian Boru was given to him posthumously. Brian built on the achievements of his father, Cennétig mac Lorcain, and especially his elder brother, Mathgamain. Brian first made himself king of Munster, then subjugated Leinster, eventually becoming High King of Ireland. He was the founder of the O'Brien dynasty, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful and unifying monarchs in medieval Ireland.
- Position held
- High King of Ireland, King of Munster
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Munster
- Born
