Highlighted Events from January

Queen Victoria dies; Edward VII accedes to the throne

January 22, 1901

Queen Victoria dies; Edward VII accedes to the throne

Queen Victoria, who reigned for more than 63 years, passed away on January 22, 1901.

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Edmund Hogan, Jesuit and scholar, is born in Cork

January 25, 1831

Edmund Hogan, Jesuit and scholar, is born in Cork

Edmund Ignatius Hogan S.J. (23 January 1831 – 26 November 1917) was an Irish Jesuit scholar.

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Eibhin Nic Choill, prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist, died

January 4, 1935

Eibhin Nic Choill, prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist, died

Eibhin Nic Choill, also known as Eleanor Knott, was a prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist.

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Arthur Wolfe, 1st Viscount Kilwarden, born

January 19, 1739

Arthur Wolfe, 1st Viscount Kilwarden, born

Arthur Wolfe, 1st Viscount Kilwarden, was born on January 19, 1739. He was a prominent Irish lawyer and judge, known for his contributions to the legal and judicial system in Ireland during the 18th century. Wolfe’s legal career included serving as the Lord Chief Justice of the King’s Bench in Ireland.

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