Merchants Quay in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
1500's
Silken Thomas Revolts Against the King of England
Silken Thomas se révolte contre le roi d’Angleterre
Silken Thomas revoltiert gegen den König von England
Silken Thomas se rebela contra el Rey de Inglaterra
Silken Thomas, insorge contro il re d’Inghilterra
Henry VIII Rejects the Pope and Declares Himself Head of the Church of Ireland
Henry VIII rejette le pape et se déclare chef de l’Église d’Irlande
Heinrich VIII. sagt sich vom Papst los und ernennt sich selbst zum Oberhaupt der Church of Ireland
Enrique VIII rechaza al Papa y se autodeclara jefe de la iglesia irlandesa
Enrico VIII respinge il Papa e si dichiara Capo della Chiesa d’Irlanda
Irish Monasteries Are Ordered to Close and Holy Relics Burnt During the Reformation
Les monastères irlandais sont condamnés à fermer et les saintes reliques sont brûlées au cours de la Réforme
Während der Reformation wird irischen Klöstern befohlen, zu schließen und heilige Reliquien werden verbrannt
Durante la Reforma, se ordena la clausura de monasterios irlandeses y la quema de reliquias santas
Durante la Riforma viene ordinata la chiusura dei monasteri e vengono bruciate le reliquie sacre
One of the Oldest Universities in the World, Trinity College, Opens
L’une des plus anciennes universités du monde, Trinity College, ouvre ses portes
Eine der ältesten Universitäten der Welt, Trinity College, wird gegründet
Abre una de las universidades más antiguas del mundo: Trinity College
Viene aperta una delle più antiche università al mondo, Trinity College
Dublinia
The Heart of Viking and Medieval Dublin
Erected by Dublinia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 53° 20.599′ N, 6° 16.318′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Merchants Quay. It is on Christchurch Place north of High Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Christchurch Place, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in
the Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1400’s (here, next to this marker); 1600's (here, next to this marker); 1300's (a few steps from this marker); 1200's (a few steps from this marker); 1100's (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church Cathedral Dublin Around 1370 (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church Cathedral / Ardeaglais Theampall Chríost (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Clarence Mangan (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

