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1685 in Ireland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Ireland in 1685.

Historical records for Ireland in 1685

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March

Birth of George Berkley

Berkley, George · Kilkenny · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Birth of George Berkley

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Berkeley Born Near Kilkenny

Berkley, George · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

George Berkeley was born in County Kilkenny into an Anglo Irish family. His Irish upbringing preceded his later work challenging the existence of material substance.

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