Birth of Oliver Plunkett
Oliver Plunkett is born in County Meath and later becomes Catholic Archbishop of Armagh during a period of severe religious persecution.
Role range: 1669-1681
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Oliver Plunkett Biography and Timeline
Follow Oliver Plunkett through 5 dated historical records for Ireland.
Oliver Plunkett, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1625
1669
Appointed Archbishop of Armagh
Plunkett is appointed Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and assumes leadership of the Irish primatial see during the penal era.
Role range: 1669-1681
1679
Arrest of Oliver Plunkett
Plunkett is arrested in Dublin after accusations connected with the fabricated Popish Plot and is imprisoned pending prosecution.
Role range: 1669-1681
1681
Convicted of High Treason
A London court convicts Plunkett of high treason on perjured evidence after he is denied adequate time to secure Irish defence witnesses.
Role range: 1669-1681
Execution of Oliver Plunkett
Plunkett is executed at Tyburn after maintaining his innocence, becoming the last Catholic martyr put to death in England for the faith.
Role range: 1669-1681
Records, sources and methodology
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