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1547 in Ireland

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Events from the year 1547 in Ireland.

Incumbent

  • Monarch: Henry VIII (until 28 January), then Edward VI

Events

  • January 28 – Edward VI becomes King of England and Ireland upon the death of Henry VIII; start of Edwardian Reformation in Ireland (lasting until 1553).
  • Summer – Patrick O'More and Brian O'Connor ravage Kildare but are driven back by Sir Edward Bellingham, ordered to Ireland in late May to restore order.
  • Athlone Castle is reconstructed by Sir William Brabazon.

Births

  • Richard Stanihurst, translator, poet and historian (d. 1618)

Deaths

  • January 28 – Henry VIII, King of Ireland (b. 1491)

References

References

  1. (1967). "The Course of Irish History". Mercier Press.
  2. (1989). "A New History of Ireland. '''8''': A Chronology of Irish History". Oxford University Press.
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