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Robert de Vere, Duke of Ireland
1362Jan, 16

Robert de Vere, Duke of Ireland

Robert de Vere, duke of Ireland (d. 1392)
Robert de Vere, Duke of Ireland, Marquess of Dublin, and 9th Earl of Oxford KG (16 January 1362 – 22 November 1392) was a favourite and court companion of King Richard II of England. He was the ninth Earl of Oxford and the first and only Duke of Ireland and Marquess of Dublin.

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Events on 1362

  • 16Jan

    Rungholt

    A storm tide in the North Sea ravages the East coast of England and destroys the German city of Rungholt on the island of Strand.
  • 17Apr

    Siege of Kaunas (1362)

    Kaunas Castle falls to the Teutonic Order after a month-long siege.