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)