jan 1, 1200 - English ruled in Pale
Description:
At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country. The English first went to Ireland as troops to help the Irish king and remained to build their own settlements. By 1200, the English ruled an area of Ireland known as the Pale, around Dublin. Some of the important lords in other parts of Ireland accepted the authority of the English king.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1200
Now
~ 826 years ago