England wanted to rule the whole world, not just Ireland, and very nearly did. By 1900, one third of the world's population were part of the British Empire.
In 1900 the country colloquially called Britain (or, infuriatingly, England by many Americans) was called: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Henry VIII was king of England from April 21, 1509 until his death January 28, 1547.
England had a total of 33 prime ministers between the years 1800 and 1900. The prime minister in the year 1800 was Henry Addington and in the year 1900 was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil.
Robert Ireland - footballer - was born in 1900.
Henry Acland died in 1900.
Henry Sugimoto was born in 1900.
Henry Imsland was born in 1900.
Henry Barraud was born in 1900.
Henry Dicks was born in 1900.
Henry Harben was born in 1900.
Henry Ellenbogen was born in 1900.