1685 in Ireland

1685 in Ireland

Events

* 6 February - James II becomes King of England, Scotland and Ireland upon the death of Charles II.

Arts and Literature

Births

*12 March - George Berkeley, also known as Bishop Berkeley, philosopher and writer (d.1753).

Deaths


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