October 19

1342

Edward III lands at Brest with English forces to seize part of Brittany.

Ireland

Edward III (1312-1377) was king of England from 1327 to 1377. The Hundred Years War between England and France began during his reign. In order to retain Flemish support, Edward …

1610

Birth of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond; royalist soldier; and three times Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

Ireland

Birth of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond; royalist soldier; and three times Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. This October 19, 1610 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1680

Birth of John Aberneth, dissenting clergyman, near Moneymore, Co. Tyrone

Ireland

Birth of John Aberneth, dissenting clergyman, near Moneymore, Co. Tyrone. This October 19, 1680 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1687

First sedan chairs available for public hire introduced to Edinburgh.

Ireland

First sedan chairs available for public hire introduced to Edinburgh. This October 19, 1687 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1745

Jonathan Swift dies

Ireland

Jonathan Swift dies. This October 19, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1751

Birth in Dublin of Charles Edward Kilmaine who was a general in the French army

Ireland

Birth in Dublin of Charles Edward Kilmaine who was a general in the French army. This October 19, 1751 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1913

Irish historian, novelist and poet, Emily Lawless dies

Ireland

Irish historian, novelist and poet, Emily Lawless dies. This October 19, 1913 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.