1281
John Balliol marries Isabella de Warenne
Scotland
John Balliol married around 9 February 1281 to Isabella de Warenne, daughter of John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey. Toom Tabard John Balliol or John de Balliol (c. 1249 – late …
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1554
Battle at London, Sir Thomas Wyatt defeated
England
Wyatt’s Rebellion was a limited and unsuccessful uprising in England in early 1554 led by four men, one of whom was Sir Thomas Wyatt. It was given its name by the attorney at …
1731
Sir Lucius O'Brien, opposition politician, born
Ireland
Sir Lucius Henry O’Brien, 3rd Baronet PC (Ire) (2 September 1731 – 15 January 1795) was an Irish baronet and politician for 34 years. Sir Lucius O’Brien was born on …
1739
The publication of the first edition of the Scots Magazine
Scotland
The Scots Magazine was originally published in January 1739. It was intended as a rival to the London-based Gentleman’s Magazine, in order that “our countrymen might …