Consecrated Archbishop
Cullen is consecrated archbishop at the Irish College in Rome before taking up his responsibilities in Ireland.
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1850 in Ireland
Explore 6 historical events and records for Ireland in 1850.
Historical records for Ireland in 1850
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February
September
Investigator Trapped in Ice
Investigator becomes locked in Arctic ice near Banks Island, forcing McClure to continue reconnaissance by sledge and on foot.
October
Northwest Passage Connection Identified
McClure establishes that the waters ahead connect with Melville Sound and realizes that his expedition has identified a Northwest Passage route.
Other events (month unknown)
Austin Franklin Search Expedition
McClintock serves aboard HMS Assistance during Horatio Austin's large Royal Navy expedition searching the Arctic for evidence of Franklin.
Investigator Expedition Begins
McClure commands HMS Investigator into the Arctic from the Pacific side while searching for Franklin and a navigable Northwest Passage.
Synod of Thurles
Cullen convenes the Synod of Thurles, the first national Catholic synod in Ireland since the Reformation, to strengthen ecclesiastical discipline.
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