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Crown of Ireland Act 1541

When
1542
Where
Ireland
Episodes
1

The Parliament of Ireland passed the Crown of Ireland Act on 18 June 1542, changing Henry VIII's title from Lord to King of Ireland. This legislative move elevated Ireland to a kingdom in personal union with England, asserting sovereignty free from Papal overlordship.

Episodes

  1. 1542 · IrelandAssertion of Sovereignty

    Henry VIII asserted England's claim to the Kingdom of Ireland free from Papal overlordship following the break with Rome.

Background and detail

Shift in Sovereignty. The act theoretically elevated Ireland to coequal status with England as a kingdom in personal union. This change was driven by the desire to assert English claims free from Papal overlordship, particularly after the break with Rome. It redefined the legal relationship between the Crown and the Irish territory.

People involved

Sources

  1. Crown of Ireland Act 1542 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04
  2. Kingdom of Ireland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-04
  3. Henry VIII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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