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1487 in Ireland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Ireland in 1487.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1487

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May

24 May 1487

Coronation as Edward VI

Simnel, Lambert · Dublin · Yorkist Pretender · House / House of Tudor

Lambert Simnel is crowned in Dublin as King Edward VI, turning a Yorkist impersonation scheme into an open rival kingship against Henry VII.

24 May 1487

Support for Simnel Coronation

FitzGerald, Thomas · Dublin · Irish Yorkist Supporter · House / House of Tudor

Thomas FitzGerald, Earl of Kildare, supports the Dublin coronation of Lambert Simnel and commits Irish political backing to the Yorkist challenge.

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