The Tudor Conquest and Reformation (1534 AD – 1603 AD) (jan 1, 1534 – jan 1, 1603)
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Event: English monarchs imposed centralized rule and Protestantism.
Description: Under Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, England confiscated Gaelic lands, established plantations, and pushed Protestant reforms. The Nine Years’ War (1594–1603) ended with the defeat of Irish lords like Hugh O’Neill.
Significance: The conquest dismantled Gaelic power and deepened religious divisions, laying the groundwork for future conflicts.
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