January 12

1709

Benjamin Burton, politician, born

Ireland

Benjamin Burton, the politician and Revenue Commissioner, was born on January 12, 1709 in Dublin. Benjamin was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Dublin. Burton represented …

1729

Edmund Burke, Irish statesman, born

Ireland

The Right Honourable Edmund Burke, the prominent Irish statesman, philosopher, and political theorist, was born on January 12, 1729, in Dublin, Ireland. He is widely regarded as …

1765

Kinsale by-election was triggered by the death of John Folliott

Ireland

The Kinsale by-election caused by the death of John Folliott on this date is contested by Agmondisham Vesey and Richard Meade The Kinsale by-election in 1765 was triggered by the …

1885

Thomas Ashe, teacher, born

Ireland

Thomas Ashe was born on January 12, 1885, in Lispole, County Kerry, Ireland. He was an Irish republican, a teacher, and a member of the Gaelic League, which promoted Irish language …

1887

Molly Allgood, actress, born

Ireland

Molly Allgood, actress (stage name Máire O’Neill) and she lived until 1952. She had a successful career in the theater and appeared in many productions in Ireland and the …

1930

Jennifer Johnston, Irish author, born

Ireland

Jennifer Johnston, the acclaimed Irish author, was born in 1930. She is known for her works of fiction, including novels and short stories, which often explore themes related to …

1947

Matt Molloy of the Chieftains, born

Ireland

Matt Molloy, the renowned Irish musician and flutist, was born on January 12, 1947. He is widely recognized for his contributions to traditional Irish music and his significant …