Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Saint Fothad, also known as Fothad Na Canoine ("of the canon") was an Irish monk and saint who lived in Fahan-Mura monastery during the late 8th century. He moved quickly up to the rank of bard. He then became a counsellor to the Ard Righ (High King of Ireland) of the time, Aedh Oirnidh (ruled 794-814 AD).He both challenged and supported the king, using his renowned intelligence to write a remonstrance against the King's policy of drafting clergymen, and taking part in his military crusades.. }
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- Saint_Fothad comment "Saint Fothad, also known as Fothad Na Canoine ("of the canon") was an Irish monk and saint who lived in Fahan-Mura monastery during the late 8th century. He moved quickly up to the rank of bard. He then became a counsellor to the Ard Righ (High King of Ireland) of the time, Aedh Oirnidh (ruled 794-814 AD).He both challenged and supported the king, using his renowned intelligence to write a remonstrance against the King's policy of drafting clergymen, and taking part in his military crusades.".