1370 in Ireland

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1370
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List of years in Ireland

Events in 1370 in Ireland.

Incumbent

Lord: Edward III [1]

Events

Simon Fleming becomes the first Baron Slane whose holding of the title can be conclusively established. [2]

Contents

Births

Christopher Bernevall, Irish judge and politician [3] (died in 1446) [4]

Deaths

Simon Fleming, 1st Baron Slane [2]

See also

Simon Fleming, 1st Baron Slane

Christopher Bernevall

List of years in Ireland

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References

  1. "Edward III | King of England, Plantagenet Dynasty, Hundred Years' War | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  2. 1 2 "Simon Fleming, 1st Lord of Slane". geni_family_tree. 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  3. Lodge, John and Archdall, Mervyn Peerage of Ireland 6 Volumes 1789 Vol.5 p.30
  4. "Barnewall, Christopher | Dictionary of Irish Biography". www.dib.ie. Retrieved 2024-04-11.