Monarchy of Ireland
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Monarchical systems of government have existed in Ireland from ancient times. This continued in all of Ireland until 1949, when the Republic of Ireland Act removed most of Ireland's residual ties to t
Seal of Henry III, with text Dominus Hybernie, "Lord of Ireland."
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Grave marker of Edward Bruce who claimed the title of High King between 1315 and 1318; he is described as "King of Ireland."
Henry VIII claimed the title "King of Ireland" in 1542.
Elizabeth I
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Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last and longest reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Her eventful reign, and its effect on h
Monarchy of Ireland
…1553–1558) Philip (of Spain) (1554–1558) jure uxoris; the Spanish king (Mary's husband)'s title as King of Ireland was reinforced by the Treason Act 1554 Elizabeth I (1558–1603) James I (1603–1625…
Elizabeth's parents, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Anne was executed within three years of Elizabeth's birth.
A rare portrait of a teenage Elizabeth prior to her accession, attributed to William Scrots. It was painted for her father in c. 1546.
Elizabeth's guardian, Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour of Sudeley