1547 in Ireland
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Events from the year 1547 in Ireland.
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).[1]
- 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.[2]
- Athlone Castle is reconstructed by Sir William Brabazon.[2]
Births
- Richard Stanihurst, translator, poet and historian (d. 1618)
Deaths
- January 28 – Henry VIII, King of Ireland (b. 1491)
References
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