Earls of Tyrone
The Earls of Tyrone is a title in the peerage of Ireland, associated with the province of Ulster. The title was first created in 1542 for Matthew de Ranelagh, and it became prominent during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, particularly with Hugh O'Neill, the 2nd Earl, who played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English rule.
The title has been held by various noble families over the centuries, with the most notable being the O'Neill dynasty. The Earls of Tyrone have been influential in Irish history, particularly in the context of Irish nationalism and the struggle for autonomy from British rule.