1656 in Ireland

1656 in Ireland

Events

Births

*17 April - William Molyneux, natural philosopher and writer, founded the Dublin Philosophical Society (d.1698).

Deaths

*21 March - James Ussher, Anglican Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, published the Ussher chronology purporting to time and date creation (b.1581).


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