1447 in England
# 1447 in England

Events from the year 1447 in England.

## Incumbents

* Monarch – Henry VI
* Lord Chancellor – John Stafford
* Lord Privy Seal – Andrew Holes

## Events

* 18 February – Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester is arrested for treason. He dies five days later.
* 9 December – Richard, Duke of York is appointed as the King's representative in Ireland.
* Unknown – Wye College is founded in Kent.

## Births

* Richard Nykke, bishop (died 1535)
* Lionel Woodville, bishop (died 1484)

## Deaths

* Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (born 1390)
* Henry Beaufort, Cardinal, Lord Chancellor (born 1377)
* John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter (born 1395)

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