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1447 in England
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1447
Events from the year 1447 in England.
Incumbents
Monarch – Henry VIhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-VI-king-of-England Henry VI Encyclopædia Britannica 16 December 2025
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
1447
Category:Years of the 15th century in England
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