1371
King Robert II Stuart of Scotland crowned
Scotland
King Robert the Second ascended to the throne of Scotland on 22 February 1371 and was crowned at Scone Abbey on 26 March 1371. He was the first monarch of the Stuart dynasty to …
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1371
King David II, son of King Robert the Bruce, died
Ireland
David II was the son of King Robert the Bruce by his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh. He was only five and was crowned at Scone Abbey in November 1331, with the Earl of Moray …
1452
King James II killed William Douglas at Stirling
Scotland
King James II killed William Douglas at Stirling. This February 22, 1452 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1772
Thomas Eyre, MP for Fore, dies in the House of Commonsn suddenly taken with an apoplectic fit
Ireland
Thomas Eyre, MP for Fore, dies in the House of Commonsn suddenly taken with an apoplectic fit. This February 22, 1772 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1797
The last invasion of England, Small French force commanded by Irishman William Tate lands in Wales
Ireland
The last invasion of England, Small French force commanded by Irishman William Tate lands in Wales. This February 22, 1797 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1886
Lord Randolph Churchill gives his destructive speech - Ulster will Fight and Ulster will be Right
Ireland
Lord Randolph Churchill gives his destructive speech - Ulster will Fight and Ulster will be Right. This February 22, 1886 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1888
John Reid of Scotland demonstrates golf to Americans, Yonkers, NY
Ireland
John Reid of Scotland demonstrates golf to Americans, Yonkers, NY. This February 22, 1888 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1900
Sean O'Faolain, short story writer, born
Ireland
Sean O’Faolain, short story writer, born. This February 22, 1900 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1921
Cecil King, painter, is born in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Ireland
Cecil King, painter, is born in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. This February 22, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1933
Archibald Knox, Manx Celtic artist, died
Ireland
Archibald Knox, Manx Celtic artist, died. This February 22, 1933 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1958
Matilin Meheut, Breton painter, died
Ireland
Matilin Meheut, Breton painter, died. This February 22, 1958 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.