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01/01/1801 Great Britain unites with Ireland

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The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained

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BBC's: The Story of Ireland 4of5 Age of Union

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Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

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The Difference Between The United Kingdom, England, and Great Britain

The Acts of Union 1800 were parallel acts of the Parliament of Great Britain and the Parliament of Ireland which united the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland. The merged Parliament of the United Kingdom had its first meeting 22 days later.
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