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Coronation of Simnel
- When
- 24 May 1487
- Where
- Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Simnel was crowned King Edward VI in Dublin on 24 May 1487 with Irish support.
John de la Pole presented Simnel to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. With the backing of Irish nobility and clergy, Simnel was crowned in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, challenging Henry VII's authority.
Sources
- Lambert Simnel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
- Battle of Stoke Field Wikipedia
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