1922Irish Free State Established; Northern Ireland Created

December 6: Irish Free State is established, while the Provi...
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🤝 Treaty of Windsor Establishes English Influence in Ireland

The Treaty of Windsor is signed by King Henry II of England and the High King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair.
Treaty of Windsor Establishes English Influence in Ireland (1175)
TreatyIrish HistoryMiddle AgesHenry IIPolitical AgreementFeudalism
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🇬🇧 Union of Great Britain and Ireland

Union of Great Britain and Ireland (1801)
British EmpireNationalismPolitical ConsolidationIrish HistoryLegislation
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🇮🇪 Home Rule Movement Established in Ireland

The Home Rule Movement is established in Ireland.
Home Rule Movement Established in Ireland (1874)
Self-Government
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🇮🇪 Irish Free State Established; Northern Ireland Created

December 6: Irish Free State is established, while the Province of Northern Ireland is created within The United Kingdom.
Irish Free State Established; Northern Ireland Created (1922)
Irish HistoryIndependencePartitionNorthern IrelandTreatySelf-determination
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🇬🇧 Formal Change of Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Formal Change of Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1927)
Northern IrelandBritish EmpirePolitical GeographyGovernment
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🕊️ Good Friday Agreement Ends The Troubles

April 10: The Good Friday Agreement brings an end to The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Good Friday Agreement Ends The Troubles (1998)
Peace AgreementNorthern IrelandThe TroublesConflict ResolutionNegotiation
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