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Merchants Quay in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
 

1500's

 
 
1500's Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
1. 1500's Marker
Inscription.  1500’s

Silken Thomas Revolts Against the King of England
[Français:]
Silken Thomas se révolte contre le roi d’Angleterre
[Deutsch:]
Silken Thomas revoltiert gegen den König von England
[Español:]
Silken Thomas se rebela contra el Rey de Inglaterra
[Italiano:]
Silken Thomas, insorge contro il re d’Inghilterra

Henry VIII Rejects the Pope and Declares Himself Head of the Church of Ireland
[Français:]
Henry VIII rejette le pape et se déclare chef de l’Église d’Irlande
[Deutsch:]
Heinrich VIII. sagt sich vom Papst los und ernennt sich selbst zum Oberhaupt der Church of Ireland
[Español:]
Enrique VIII rechaza al Papa y se autodeclara jefe de la iglesia irlandesa
[Italiano:]
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
[Français:]
Les monastères irlandais sont condamnés à fermer et les saintes reliques sont brûlées au cours de la Réforme
[Deutsch:]
Während der Reformation wird irischen Klöstern befohlen, zu schließen und heilige Reliquien werden verbrannt
[Español:]
Durante la Reforma, se ordena la clausura de monasterios irlandeses y la
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quema de reliquias santas
[Italiano:]
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
[Français:]
L’une des plus anciennes universités du monde, Trinity College, ouvre ses portes
[Deutsch:]
Eine der ältesten Universitäten der Welt, Trinity College, wird gegründet
[Español:]
Abre una de las universidades más antiguas del mundo: Trinity College
[Italiano:]
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: EducationReligion & Religious StructuresWars, 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
1500's Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026
2. 1500's Marker
The marker is ten meters south of the entrance to Dublinia.
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.
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Aug. 31, 2026