January 19

825

Iona raided for second time by Norsemen

Ireland

Blathmac, a monk on the island of Iona, lived during a time when Viking raids on monastic communities were common. Iona, being a renowned center of Christian learning and the …

1643

Battle of Braddock Downs, Cromwellian army defeated by Cornish Royalists

Ireland

Hopton and Grenville defeat Patrick Ruthins pursuing Parliamentary force at Braddock Down in Cornwall. Ruthin is defeated before the Earl of Stamford can join him with the …

1736

James Watt, Scottish steam engine inventor, born

Scotland

James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor known for his improvements to the steam engine, was born on January 19, 1736. His work on steam engines was pivotal to the Industrial …

1739

Arthur Wolfe, 1st Viscount Kilwarden, born

Ireland

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 …

1787

Mary Aikenhead, founder of the Irish Sisters of Charity and St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin, born

Ireland

Mary Aikenhead, a prominent figure in Irish Catholicism and the founder of the Irish Sisters of Charity, was born on January 19, 1787. She is also known for her role in …