May 29

1205

King John makes Hugh de Lacy Earl of Ulster

Ireland

King John makes Hugh de Lacy Earl of Ulster. This May 29, 1205 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1630

King Charles II born.

Ireland

King Charles II born. This May 29, 1630 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1660

King Charles II returned to England. Royal Oak Day.

Ireland

King Charles II returned to England. Royal Oak Day. This May 29, 1660 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1687

Order of the Thistle founded by King James VII.

Ireland

The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. While its original date of foundation is unknown, James VII (also King of …

1830

Humphrey Davy, Cornish pioneer chemist, died.

Ireland

Humphrey Davy, Cornish pioneer chemist, died. This May 29, 1830 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.