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Year 1717 Irish Bill Faces Archbishop Opposition
In 1717 a bill to take away an oath faced strong resistance led by the Archbishop of Armaby who warned it would undermine the crown and risk rebellion. A protest was entered, then expunged. The bill passed the Lords and Commons with little opposition. Kilkenny political actions showed loyalty to the crown and concerns over municipal corruption and manipulation of mayoral nominations and juries.
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Armardy
Ireland
George
House of Commons
Kilkenny
Edward Aturphey
Biount
Birch
Coanel