1540 in Ireland
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Events
- Anthony St Leger is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland and tasked with the repression of disorder, beginning the pacification policy of surrender and regrant (lasts until 1543).[1]
- Murrough O'Brien usurps the title of King of Thomond from his nephew, Donough O'Brien.
Births
Deaths
References
- ↑ Moody, T. W.; Martin, F. X., ed. (1967). The Course of Irish History. Cork: Mercier Press. p. 370.
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