Historical Events tagged with "gentry"
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Politics & Government
Ulster Gentry's Attempt to Control Dublin Castle
October 23rd, 1641 383 years ago
Irish Catholic gentry from Ulster mobilized to take control of Dublin Castle, the seat of English rule in Ireland, seeking to press for political and religious concessions. Led by figures such as Sir Phelim O'Neill, they saw this as a pivotal moment to assert their rights and privileges against the backdrop of growing tensions between Catholics and Protestants in Ireland.
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