Richard Hennessy | |
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 Hennessy in the military uniform of an officer of the Clare's Regiment, Irish Brigade | |
| Born | 1720 Killavullen, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 8 October 1800 Cognac, Charente, France |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Officer, businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Hennessy cognac |
| Spouse | Ellen Barrett |
| Children | 2 |
Richard Hennessy (Irish: Ristéard Ó h-Aonghusa; 1720 — 8 October 1800) was an Irish military officer and businessman, best known for founding the Hennessy brand of cognac in Charente. He was from County Cork, and became exiled in France due to his Jacobitism.