Europe & colonial empiresEurope
Kingdom of Ireland
The Kingdom of Ireland was a dependency of England from 1542 to 1707, and of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800. It was ruled by the English and later British monarch through a Lord Lieutenant at Dublin Castle. By the late 17th century it was dominated by the Protestant Ascendancy.
Key facts
| Dates | 1542 – 1800 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Dublin |
| Religion(s) | Church of Ireland, Catholicism |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.