1 December 1494Constitution of EnglandEdward Poynings
All Irish laws must be approved by the Privy Council
Historical records for England in 1494, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
All Irish laws must be approved by the Privy Council
Passes Poynings Law in the Irish Parliament
Birth of John Tyndale
Appointed Lieutenant General of Ireland
Appointed Marshal of England
Appointed Master of the Rolls
Created Duke of York
Legislation associated with Poynings requires proposed Irish laws to receive prior approval from the English king and council.
Henry sends Sir Edward Poynings to Ireland to strengthen royal control after the island's involvement in Yorkist plots.
Appointed Vicar of Northallerton
Appointed Warden of the Cinque Ports
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