Daniel O'Neill (Royalist)
Daniel O'Neill | |
|---|---|
| Postmaster General of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 1660–1663 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Bishop (postmaster general) |
| Succeeded by | Katherine Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | between 1602 and 1612 Castlereagh, County Down, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | 24 October 1664 |
| Resting place | Boughton Malherbe |
| Spouse | Katherine Stanhope |
| Occupation | Soldier, spy |
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Daniel O'Neill (Irish: Dónall Ó Néill; c. 1612 in Castlereagh – 24 October 1664 in Whitehall) was an Irish army officer, politician, courtier and postmaster general. He was part of the O'Neill Dynasty of Ulster, the nephew of Owen Roe O'Neill and the great-nephew of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone.