1658 in Ireland explained

Events from the year 1658 in Ireland.

Incumbent

• Lord Protector

Oliver Cromwell (until 3 September), then Richard Cromwell

Events

• September 3 – Richard Cromwell proclaimed Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland upon the death of his father, Oliver Cromwell.^[1]

Births

• Francis Makemie, clergyman, considered to be the founder of Presbyterianism in the US (d.1708)

Notes and References

1. Book: Williams, Hywel. Cassell's Chronology of World History. registration. London. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 2005. 0-304-35730-8. 268.