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In 1754 Archbishop Michael Cox [aged 64] was appointed Archbishop Cashel.
Edmund Butler Archbishop Cashel was appointed Archbishop Cashel.
On 25th July 1663 Archbishop James Margetson [aged 63] was elected Archbishop of Armagh.
In 1679 Archbishop Michael Boyle [aged 70] was appointed Archbishop of Armagh.
On 17th June 1822 Archbishop John Beresford [aged 48] was appointed Archbishop of Armagh.
On 18th March 1679 Bishop John Vesey [aged 41] was translated to Archbishop of Tuam.
In 1794 Archbishop William Beresford 1st Baron Decies [aged 50] was appointed Archbishop of Tuam.
Before 1672 John Vesey [aged 33] was appointed Archdeacon of Armagh and Dean of Cork.
In 1610 Henry Mainwaring was appointed Archdeacon of Ossory.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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On 24th June 1700 Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet [aged 32] was ordained as a Priest after which he was appointed Archdeacon of Tuam and chaplain to James Butler 2nd Duke Ormonde [aged 35].
William Crowe was appointed Dean Clontarf.
In 1645 Bishop Edward Worth [aged 25] was appointed Dean Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral.
In 1831 Edward Chichester 4th Marquess Donegal [aged 31] was appointed Dean St Eunan's Cathedral.
John Worth was appointed Dean St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.
Before 1672 John Vesey [aged 33] was appointed Archdeacon of Armagh and Dean of Cork.
In 1772 Bishop Joseph Bourke 3rd Earl of Mayo [aged 36] was appointed Dean of Dromore.
In 1768 Bishop Joseph Bourke 3rd Earl of Mayo [aged 32] was appointed Dean of Killaloe.
In 1760 Bishop Joseph Bourke 3rd Earl of Mayo [aged 24] was appointed Prebendary of Armagh.
In 1690 Venerable Benjamin O'Neale [aged 28] was appointed Prebendary of Kilrane which office he held until 1710.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In 1703 Venerable Benjamin O'Neale [aged 41] was appointed Prebendary of Leighlin.