Hugh de Rous

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Hugh de Rous or Hugh Rufus (Latinised) was the first "English", i.e. Norman Bishop of Ossory. He held the see between 1202 and 1218.[1]

His granting the land between Cott(e)rell's Bridge and St. Kieran's Well to William Marshal[2] around 1207 was instrumental in the growth and prosperity of Kilkenny.

References

  1. ^ Egan, Patrick M. (1883). The Illustrated Guide to the City and County of Kilkenny. Kilkenny.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ Hogan, John (1884). Kilkenny. P. M. Egan. p. 254.