Constitution of England
All Irish laws must be approved by the Privy Council
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1494 in England
Explore 13 historical events and records for England in 1494.
Historical records for England in 1494
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December
Legislation
Passes Poynings Law in the Irish Parliament
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of John Tyndale
Birth of John Tyndale
Birth of William Tyndale
William Tyndale is born in Gloucestershire and later produces an influential English translation of the New Testament from the original languages.
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant General of Ireland
Lincoln's Inn Legal Training
More begins formal legal training at Lincoln's Inn.
Marshal
Appointed Marshal of England
Master of Rolls
Appointed Master of the Rolls
Peerage
Created Duke of York
Poynings Law
Legislation associated with Poynings requires proposed Irish laws to receive prior approval from the English king and council.
Poynings Sent to Ireland
Henry sends Sir Edward Poynings to Ireland to strengthen royal control after the island's involvement in Yorkist plots.
Vicar
Appointed Vicar of Northallerton
Warden
Appointed Warden of the Cinque Ports
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