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) Years of the 15th century in England