1447 in England
Events from the year 1447 in England.
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Incumbents
- Monarch – Henry VI
- Lord Chancellor – John Stafford
- Lord Privy Seal – Andrew Holes
Events
- 18 February – Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester is arrested for treason. He dies five days later.
- 9 December – Richard, Duke of York is appointed as the King's representative in Ireland.
- Unknown – Wye College is founded in Kent.
Births
- Richard Nykke, bishop (died 1535)
- Lionel Woodville, bishop (died 1484)
Deaths
- Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (born 1390)
- Henry Beaufort, Cardinal, Lord Chancellor (born 1377)
- John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter (born 1395)
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