1570
James Stewart, the Regent Moray, murdered
Scotland
James Stewart, known as the Regent Moray, was a significant figure in the turbulent history of Scotland during the 16th century. He served as Regent of Scotland from 1567 to 1570 …
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1689
William of Orange and Mary become joint sovereigns of the UK
Ireland
William of Orange and Mary became joint sovereigns of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The Glorious Revolution was a pivotal event in English …
1761
Henry Welbore Agar-Ellis, 2nd Viscount Clifden, born
Ireland
Henry Welbore Agar-Ellis, 2nd Viscount Clifden, was born on January 22, 1761. He was a British politician and nobleman who served in various governmental roles during the late 18th …
1788
Scottish Author George Gordon (Byron) was born
Ireland
George Gordon Byron, commonly known as Lord Byron, the renowned Scottish poet and author, was born on January 22, 1788. He is best known for his influential poetry and his …
1856
Alfred Denis Godley, classical scholar and writer, is born in Ashfield, Co. Cavan
Ireland
Alfred Denis Godley (22 January 1856 – 27 June 1925) was an Anglo-Irish classical scholar and author of humorous poems. Godley was born in Ashfield, County Cavan, to Rev James …
1901
Queen Victoria dies; Edward VII accedes to the throne
Ireland
Queen Victoria, who reigned for more than 63 years, passed away on January 22, 1901. Her death marked the end of the Victorian era. After her death, her eldest son, Albert Edward, …
1913
Cardinal William Conway, Primate of All Ireland from 1963-1977, is born
Ireland
William John Cardinal Conway (22 January 1913 – 17 April 1977) was an Irish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from …
1925
Raymond Crotty, radical economist, is born in Co. Kilkenny
Ireland
Raymond Crotty, the Irish economist and writer, was born in County Kilkenny. He was born on January 04, 1925, in Ballyduff, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Crotty was known for his …