← John de Courcy invades Ulster and seizes Down
Henry II sends his son John to Ireland; John lands at Waterford on this date to assert control over Hugh de Lacy, but he fails to achieve this. Henry still suspects that de Lacy wants to be king of Ireland →- March 21, 1181
John Comyn (c. 1150 – 25 October 1212), born in England, was Archbishop of Dublin, Ireland.
John Comyn, also known as John Cumin, was elected as the Archbishop of Dublin. He was a medieval cleric and statesman who held significant positions in both England and Ireland during the 12th century.
John Comyn was elected Archbishop of Dublin in 1181. His tenure as Archbishop was marked by involvement in political affairs, as well as efforts to reform the Church in Ireland. His political influence extended beyond ecclesiastical matters, and he played a role in the broader political landscape of the time.