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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Heber
- Variants
- Éibhear, Heber
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Éber Finn, son of Míl Espáine, who along with his brother Érimón became the first Gaelic king of Ireland in the Lebor Gabála Érenn account.
The story behind Éber
Took the southern half of Ireland; killed by his brother Érimón when he claimed both halves.
Mythology & legend
Éber Finn, son of Míl Espáine; he and his brother Érimón divided Ireland between them.
Did you know?
Through him the Munstermen claim descent from the Milesians of Spain.
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