The Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain merged under the
1802 Act of Union to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland,
thus the "United Kingdom".

Jarg

"Rob van Riel" wrote in message
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"Jarg" wrote in message
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Given that the United Kingdom came into being in 1801, you are
incorrect.

Unless I've missed something England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland were
all under the same crown since 16-something at least. What happened in
1801 that was significant enough to call that the beginning of the UK?

Rob