1155 ⟶ Pope Adrian IV Grants Ireland to Henry II
Pope Adrian IV grants overlordship of Ireland to Henry II of...
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👑 Henry II Crowned King of England
On December 27, Henry II is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.⟶
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United Kingdom📜 Pope Adrian IV Grants Ireland to Henry II
Pope Adrian IV grants overlordship of Ireland to Henry II of England in the bull Laudabiliter.⟶
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Vatican City👑 Henry II Lands in Ireland to Claim Lordship
On November 11, Henry II of England lands in Ireland to assert his claim as Lord of Ireland.⟶
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IrelandUnited Kingdom🤝 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.⟶
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United KingdomIreland🇬🇧 Union of Great Britain and Ireland
The Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland merge to form the United Kingdom.⟶
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United KingdomIreland🇮🇪 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.⟶
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