A legendary Irish king known as the 'Taxed of the Leather Cloaks' died in 943
Muirchertach mac Néill, a legendary 10th-century Irish king, earned his unique nickname by outfitting his army with innovative leather cloaks to survive a daring winter march around the entire island.
Muirchertach mac Néill was a powerful King of Ailech who died in 943 after a career defined by his resistance against Viking invaders. He is best remembered for his famous 'circuit of Ireland' in 941, where he led a thousand warriors on a mid-winter campaign to secure hostages and establish his dominance over rival sub-kings.
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