Henry II Sends His Son John to Ireland

John Cumin (or Comyn) is elected archbishop of Dublin

John's first expedition to Ireland

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Henry II sends his son John to Ireland. John lands at Waterford on this date to assert royal control over Hugh de Lacy, whom Henry suspects of aspiring to become King of Ireland. However, John fails to bring De Lacy under control.