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Election of William Annyas

When
1555
Where
Youghal, County Cork
Part of
First Jewish Mayor of Youghal

William Annyas was elected mayor of Youghal in 1555, becoming the first Jewish mayor in Ireland.

In 1555, William Annyas was elected to the position of mayor in Youghal, County Cork. This event is recorded as the first instance of a Jew holding the mayoral office in Ireland.

Sources

  1. History of the Jews in Ireland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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