# Plantation of Ulster begins (1609)

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The crown confiscated large areas in Ulster and settled English and Scottish Protestants. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 1609 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The plantation profoundly altered landholding, religion and politics in Ireland and influenced later conflict.

## Why it matters
The plantation profoundly altered landholding, religion and politics in Ireland and influenced later conflict.

Ruler at the time: [James I](https://english-history.com/rulers/james-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Plantation of Ulster begins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Plantation+of+Ulster+begins&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Plantation of Ulster begins](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Plantation+of+Ulster+begins)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)