Thomas Lord Wentworth, later Earl of Strafford, is appointed Deputy
of Ireland. On his arrival in Dublin, he begins to carry out
administrative reforms, and introduces the cultivation of flax.
Citation:
Editors. "Thomas Lord Wentworth is appointed Deputy of Ireland".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011
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