... -year struggle between English and Irish. 1170 Arrival of Richard de Clare, known as Strongbow. 1171 Strongbow becomes king of Leinster. Arrival of Henry II, end of the Milesian kings; thus began the political involvement of England in Ireland's affairs. 1166-1175 Reign of Rory O'Connor, Last ... Henry VIII dies, succeeded by the boy king Edward VI. England and Ireland were ruled by the senior nobility of England. 1553 Mary ascends the Throne. 1558 Accession of Elizabeth I. 1562 Elizabethan Wars in Ireland. 1588 Spanish Armada sent by Philip of Spain, to conquer England. 1594 August. Hugh...

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