1719
The Toleration Act for Protestant Dissenters is passed
Ireland
The Toleration Act for Protestant Dissenters is passed. This November 2, 1719 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1752
Philip Twisden, Bishop of Raphoe, dies
Ireland
Philip Twisden, Bishop of Raphoe and son-in-law of the politician Thomas Carter, dies bankrupt on this date, having been shot while allegedly masquerading as a highwayman"
1797
Tyrone Power, actor and great-grandfather of the Hollywood movie star of the same name, is born
Ireland
Tyrone Power, actor and great-grandfather of the Hollywood movie star of the same name, is born. This November 2, 1797 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1800
Thomas (Buck) Whaley, MP for Enniscorthy, dies at Knutsford
Ireland
Thomas (Buck) Whaley, MP for Enniscorthy, dies at Knutsford, apparently on his way from Liverpool to London. It is rumoured ‘that he was stabbed in a fit of jealousy by two sisters …
1826
Henry Smith, mathematician, born in Dublin
Ireland
Henry Smith, mathematician, born in Dublin. This November 2, 1826 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1853
Association for Vindication of Scottish Rights (Home Rule organization) founded in Edinburgh
Scotland
Expressions of this Scottish nationalism were seen in the setting up in 1853 of the National Association for the Vindication of Scottish Rights.
1881
Tom Johnston, one of Scotland’s best known Secretaries of State, born.
Ireland
Tom Johnston, one of Scotland’s best known Secretaries of State, born. This November 2, 1881 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.