1447 in England

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Events from the year 1447 in England .

Incumbents

• Monarch – Henry VI ^[1]
• Lord Chancellor – John Stafford
• Lord Privy Seal – Andrew Holes

Events

• 18 February – Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester is arrested for treason. He dies five days later.
• 9 December – Richard, Duke of York is appointed as the King's representative in Ireland.
• Unknown – Wye College is founded in Kent.

Births

• Richard Nykke, bishop (died 1535)
• Lionel Woodville, bishop (died 1484)

Deaths

• Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (born 1390)
• Henry Beaufort, Cardinal, Lord Chancellor (born 1377)
• John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter (born 1395)

References

1. "Henry VI". Encyclopædia Britannica . Retrieved 16 December 2025.